Comparison

Mongo Sheriff vs Mango

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

Head to head
About

Mongo Sheriff

A native iOS application for developers to manage MongoDB databases. It allows browsing collections, inspecting documents, running queries, and editing data directly from your iPhone, prioritizing privacy and speed.

Highlights
  • Browse databases and collections
  • Inspect documents in JSON view
  • Structured query builder
  • Raw shell mode for full control
  • Run aggregation pipelines
  • Inline document editing
  • Sort, limit, and skip controls
Features
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Mongo Sheriff is a native MongoDB client for iPhone — free, fast, and built for developers who need their database wherever they are. WHY MONGO SHERIFF • Native iOS app. Not a web wrapper. Built in Swift for instant launch, smooth scrolling through large collections, and proper iOS gestures. • Privacy-first. Your connection strings stay on device. No analytics on your queries. No cloud relay. • Works with MongoDB Atlas, self-hosted replicas, and local instances. Standard mongodb:// and mongodb+srv:// URIs. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse every database and collection on your servers • Inspect documents in clean JSON view • Run find queries with a structured builder — $and, $or, $gt, $lt, $in, $regex, $exists • Switch to raw shell mode for full query control • Run aggregation pipelines with $match, $group, $project, $sort, $lookup • Edit documents inline with JSON validation • Sort, limit, skip — standard cursor controls • View results as table or raw JSON • See query execution time and document count CONNECTION Connect via standard MongoDB URI. Atlas, DigitalOcean, AWS DocumentDB-compatible, self-hosted on any port. Supports TLS, SCRAM-SHA-256, X.509. PRIVACY No accounts. No sign-in. No telemetry on your data. Connection credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain. Queries never leave your device. FEEDBACK This is a focused tool, not a kitchen sink. If something's missing that would unlock a real workflow for you — write us. We ship. Mongo, MongoDB, and Atlas are trademarks of MongoDB, Inc. Mongo Sheriff is not affiliated with or endorsed by MongoDB, Inc.

About

Mango

Access and manage MongoDB databases directly from your device. Browse collections, query data, and edit documents with a native, lightweight interface. Securely connect and manage multiple profiles.

Highlights
  • Browse databases and collections
  • Query data with filters and projections
  • Edit JSON documents with syntax validation
  • View collection indexes
  • Secure connection profiles with authentication
  • Dark and light mode support
Features
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Browse databases, query collections, and edit documents — all from a fast, native app that feels right at home on every platform. Mango is a lightweight MongoDB GUI built with native controls. No Electron. No web views. Just a real native app that starts instantly and uses a fraction of the memory. BROWSE & EXPLORE See all your databases and collections in a clean sidebar. Expand any database to browse its collections. Tap to query. QUERY WITH EASE Enter a filter, sort, or projection — or just tap Run Query to see everything. Results appear instantly with formatted key-value display. EDIT DOCUMENTS View, edit, duplicate, or delete any document. Full JSON editing with syntax validation. VIEW INDEXES See all indexes on any collection at a glance. CONNECT SECURELY Save connection profiles with SCRAM-SHA-256 authentication and TLS support. Passwords stored securely in the system keychain. DARK & LIGHT MODE Follows your system preference automatically. Native on macOS and iOS. One price. All features. All platforms.

Screenshots

Mongo Sheriff3 screens
Mango4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mango at every 5 days against Mongo Sheriff's every 4 weeks. Mango also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mongo Sheriff ships an update every 4 weeks, Mango every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mongo Sheriff versus Mango: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongo SheriffMango
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoodalabs LLCSkelpo GmbH

Customer experience

Mongo Sheriff

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mango

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mongo Sheriff

No in-app purchases

None

Mango

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mongo Sheriff free?
Mongo Sheriff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mango free?
Mango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mongo Sheriff or Mango have ads?
Neither Mongo Sheriff nor Mango shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mongo Sheriff or Mango?
Mongo Sheriff ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mango every 5 days. Most recently, Mongo Sheriff was updated on September 11, 2026 and Mango on September 18, 2026.

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