Comparison

YAML Tools vs GizmoSQL

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

Head to head
About

YAML Tools

A comprehensive YAML utility for developers on iOS. Visualize, format, convert, and generate code from YAML files. Includes validation and a dedicated syntax keyboard for efficient editing.

Highlights
  • Interactive Tree and Table View for YAML visualization
  • Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, and more
  • Generate type-safe model classes for multiple languages
  • Real-time JSON Schema generation and validation
  • Dedicated YAML syntax keyboard overlay
  • Format and minify YAML structures
Features
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The ultimate YAML toolkit for developers. Visualize, validate, convert, and generate code - all in one powerful, beautifully designed iOS app. YAML Tools is the professional-grade YAML utility built for developers who demand speed, precision, and versatility. Whether you're editing Kubernetes configs, debugging CI/CD pipelines, or generating type-safe model classes, YAML Tools handles it all natively on iPhone and iPad. Visualize & Explore Dive into your YAML with an interactive Tree View and path-based querying. Use the Table View to inspect sequences like a spreadsheet. Rainbow column highlighting makes CSV/TSV output instantly readable. Format & Transform Prettify nested structures with smart indentation or strip whitespace with the Minify engine. Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, TSV, TOML, HTML, Markdown, Base64, and more instantly. Generate Production-Ready Code Export type-safe model classes for Dart, Swift, Kotlin, Java, Python, TypeScript, and C# with intelligent property singularization and pluralization. Stop writing boilerplate, YAML Tools writes it for you. Validate with Confidence Auto-generate JSON Schema from any YAML document, then validate payloads against it in real time. Catch structural errors before they reach production. Built for iOS A dedicated YAML syntax keyboard overlay, native Document Picker integration, and background processing keep the experience fast and fluid, even on large configuration files.

About

GizmoSQL

Transform your mobile device into a powerful SQL database server. Connect from any device on your network using the Arrow Flight SQL protocol. Explore and query your data with built-in tools.

Highlights
  • DuckDB and SQLite backends
  • Arrow Flight SQL protocol
  • Built-in SQL client
  • Data browser
  • Network connectivity
  • TLS encryption
  • Username/password authentication
Features
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The GizmoSQL app turns your iPhone or iPad into a high-performance SQL database server using the Arrow Flight SQL protocol — the same columnar data transfer standard used in enterprise analytics. START A SERVER IN SECONDS Choose DuckDB or SQLite as your backend, tap Start, and you have a fully functional database server running on your device. Connect from laptops, desktops, or other devices on your network using any Arrow Flight SQL client — including JDBC, ADBC (Go, Python, C++), ODBC, and Node.js drivers. DUCKLAKE COMPATIBLE Access your DuckLake using your GizmoSQL mobile server. The PostgreSQL and httpfs extensions are pre-loaded so you can connect to and query your data lake seamlessly. BUILT-IN SQL CLIENT Write and execute SQL queries directly on your device with a terminal-style interface. Features include syntax highlighting, box-drawing table output, query timing, and automatic result pagination for large datasets. DATA BROWSER Explore your database visually. Navigate catalogs, schemas, and tables. View column names, types, and constraints. Preview data and manage tables — all without writing a query. KEY FEATURES - DuckDB and SQLite database backends - Arrow Flight SQL protocol for high-performance columnar data transfer - Automatic TLS encryption with self-signed certificates - Username/password authentication with JWT session tokens - Configurable query timeout, logging, and init SQL commands - Export database files via the Files app — copy to iCloud Drive, AirDrop, or any sharing method - Real-time server logs with color-coded severity levels - Active session monitoring BUILT FOR ANALYTICS DuckDB is an analytical database engine optimized for complex queries over large datasets. Combined with Arrow Flight SQL's columnar transport, GizmoSQL delivers fast query results whether you're running TPC-H benchmarks or exploring real-world data on the go. CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR NETWORK Once the server is running, any device on the same Wi-Fi network can connect using the displayed connection string. GizmoSQL supports the full Arrow Flight SQL protocol including prepared statements, transactions, catalog metadata, and bulk data ingest. See: https://gizmodata.com/gizmosql for more details. View the source code at: https://github.com/gizmodata/gizmosql

Screenshots

YAML Tools4 screens
GizmoSQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: YAML Tools at #18 against GizmoSQL's unranked. YAML Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). GizmoSQL's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

YAML Tools costs $0.99 and GizmoSQL $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for YAML Tools against 5.0 for GizmoSQL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YAML Tools ships an update monthly, GizmoSQL every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YAML Tools versus GizmoSQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYAML ToolsGizmoSQL
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammed AadhilGizmo Data LLC

Customer experience

YAML Tools

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

GizmoSQL

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

YAML Tools

No in-app purchases

None

GizmoSQL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YAML Tools free?
YAML Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GizmoSQL free?
GizmoSQL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YAML Tools or GizmoSQL?
YAML Tools and GizmoSQL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do YAML Tools or GizmoSQL have ads?
Neither YAML Tools nor GizmoSQL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YAML Tools or GizmoSQL?
YAML Tools ships an update monthly, and GizmoSQL every 2 weeks. Most recently, YAML Tools was updated on October 28, 2026 and GizmoSQL on October 28, 2026.

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