Comparison

Index vs Postgres Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Index

Features
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INDEX - Professional SQL Client for Mac and iOS Take control of your databases with INDEX, the most advanced SQL client for developers and DBAs. Connect, explore, and analyze your data with an intuitive interface and enterprise-grade features. Multi-Database Connections • MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite support • SSH tunneling connections • Secure credential management Advanced SQL Editor • Intelligent syntax highlighting • Smart autocomplete • Advanced find and replace • Automatic code formatting Data Visualization • Interactive charts (bar, line, pie) • CSV, JSON, SQL export • Performance dashboard • Detailed query statistics Professional Tools • Custom SQL templates • Database schema comparison • Voice-to-SQL input • Complete operation history Security & Privacy • Encrypted credentials • Optional Firebase Analytics • No personal data collection Perfect for: • Software developers • Database administrators • Data analysts • Computer science students Download INDEX now and revolutionize the way you work with databases!

About

Postgres Editor

Features
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Postgres Editor is a native PostgreSQL client built for every Apple platform — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Written entirely in Swift with SwiftUI and powered by Swift NIO, it's the fastest, most seamless way to query and explore your databases wherever you are. Your connections, everywhere: Connections sync automatically via iCloud, so your databases are ready the moment you open the app on any of your devices. Add a connection once, use it everywhere. A query editor that keeps up with you. Write SQL with full syntax highlighting, run queries with a tap, and see results instantly. Export to JSON, browse your schema, and manage multiple connections across production, staging, and local environments — all in one place. AI-Powered Query Assistant. Powered by Apple Intelligence, the built-in Query Assistant understands your SQL in context. Ask it to explain a complex query, find performance issues, or suggest optimizations — without leaving the editor. Built for every Apple platform. iPhone & iPad — Query your databases on the go with a touch-first interface designed for mobile Mac — A full-featured desktop editor with sidebar navigation, multi-connection management, and keyboard-first workflows Apple Vision Pro — Explore your data in a new dimension with a spatial interface that floats in your environment Everything you need, nothing you don't. Native Swift & SwiftUI — fast, responsive, and at home on every Apple platform Swift NIO networking — low-latency, non-blocking database connections iCloud sync for connections across all your devices Saved queries with search Schema browser — navigate databases, tables, and columns instantly SSL support JSON export with one tap Full query log with execution times

Screenshots

Index4 screens
Postgres Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Index at 17.0 against Postgres Editor's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Index versus Postgres Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndexPostgres Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPatrizio PezzilliReiley Meeks

In-app purchases

None

Index

No in-app purchases

None

Postgres Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Index free?
Index is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Postgres Editor free?
Postgres Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Index or Postgres Editor have ads?
Neither Index nor Postgres Editor shows ads.

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