Comparison

Mongo Sheriff vs DeployGate

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

DeployGate

Features
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DeployGate is a powerful development and testing support tool designed to streamline the testing, verification, and feedback workflow for your team's in-development apps. From verifying app behavior to reporting bugs, this app seamlessly supports the entire QA process in one place. 【Key Features】 ・Manage Test App Builds & Versions ・Easily view a list of shared test applications, including revision histories and detailed build specifications. ・Effortless Screen Recording ・Select any app under test and start recording right within DeployGate. ・Clearly capture hard-to-explain bugs and reproduction steps visually. ・Review & Manage Captures ・Browse your history of recorded test sessions in a single list. ・Keep track of report statuses, quickly identifying pending and sent feedback. ・Automated Data Collection & Feedback Submission ・Send bug reports along with recorded videos and custom notes instantly to your development team. ・Crucial debugging data—such as OS version, device model, and build metadata—is automatically attached in the background, eliminating the hassle of manual text entry. 【Recommended For Teams Who Want To:】 ・Optimize and accelerate their in-development app testing and QA processes. ・Help testers accurately communicate complex visual bugs to developers without long text explanations. ・Eliminate the tedious work of manually gathering device info and screenshots for every bug report. ・Drastically speed up the feedback loop between testers and developers.

Screenshots

Mongo Sheriff3 screens
DeployGate3 screens

Verdict

The call

Mongo Sheriff and DeployGate are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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, DeployGate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mongo Sheriff versus DeployGate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongo SheriffDeployGate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoodalabs LLCDeployGate Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Mongo Sheriff

No in-app purchases

None

DeployGate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mongo Sheriff free?
Mongo Sheriff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeployGate free?
DeployGate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mongo Sheriff or DeployGate have ads?
Neither Mongo Sheriff nor DeployGate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mongo Sheriff or DeployGate?
Mongo Sheriff ships an update every 4 weeks, and DeployGate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mongo Sheriff was updated on October 15, 2026 and DeployGate on October 17, 2026.

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