Comparison

Mongo Sheriff vs Pocket API Client

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

Pocket API Client

Features
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A lightweight API client for indie developers — right in your pocket. Test and debug REST APIs from your iPhone, anytime, anywhere. Pocket API Client brings a Postman-like experience to mobile, so you can fire off requests, inspect responses, and manage your collections without ever opening your laptop. 【Key Features】 - Supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE and other major HTTP methods - Detailed configuration for headers, query params, and request body - Authentication support: Bearer Token, Basic Auth, API Key - Save and organize requests as collections - Environment variables to switch between dev, staging, and production - Auto-saved request history for quick reuse - Offline access — no internet required to manage your setup - No sign-up required — completely free to use Stop reaching for your laptop just to test an endpoint. Your API client is already in your pocket.

Screenshots

Mongo Sheriff3 screens
Pocket API Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket API Client at daily against Mongo Sheriff's every 4 weeks. Mongo Sheriff's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Pocket API Client daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mongo Sheriff versus Pocket API Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongo SheriffPocket API Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoodalabs LLCAtsuya Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

Mongo Sheriff

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket API Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mongo Sheriff free?
Mongo Sheriff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket API Client free?
Pocket API Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mongo Sheriff or Pocket API Client have ads?
Neither Mongo Sheriff nor Pocket API Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mongo Sheriff or Pocket API Client?
Mongo Sheriff ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pocket API Client daily. Most recently, Mongo Sheriff was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pocket API Client on September 28, 2026.

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