MongoBro vs Curly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MongoBro
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MongoBro: MongoDB Database Browser for iPhone & iPad MongoBro is a lightweight, mobile-first MongoDB client built for developers and database administrators who need quick, read-focused access to their MongoDB servers from any iOS device. โข CONNECT TO ANY MONGODB SERVER Connect to any MongoDB instance using a standard connection string: - Local servers: mongodb://localhost:27017 - Authenticated: mongodb://username:password@host:27017 - MongoDB Atlas: mongodb+srv://user:pass@cluster.mongodb.net โข BROWSE DATABASES & COLLECTIONS Instantly see all databases on your server. Tap to navigate into collections and explore your data with a clean, fast interface. โข VIEW DOCUMENTS Documents are displayed with a beautifully formatted, collapsible JSON viewer, perfect for inspecting deeply nested structures without losing context. โข SAVED CONNECTIONS Save your frequently-used connections with a friendly name for one-tap reconnection. All data stays on your device, no account, no sign-up, no cloud. โข NATIVE iOS DESIGN Built with Flutter and Material Design 3, MongoBro honours your iOS light and dark mode preferences automatically. โข PRIVACY BY DESIGN MongoBro collects zero personal data. Connection strings are stored on-device only using iOS secure storage. The app connects directly to your MongoDB server; your data never passes through our infrastructure. โข PERFECT FOR - Backend developers inspecting databases on the go - DevOps engineers monitoring MongoDB deployments - Students and learners exploring MongoDB hands-on - DBAs who need mobile read access to production or staging databases โข REQUIREMENTS - iOS 12.0 or later - A MongoDB server reachable from your device's network - A valid MongoDB connection URI
Curly
A native REST API client for iOS and iPad, designed for developers to test and debug APIs efficiently. It supports various request methods, response inspection with syntax highlighting, and collection organization.
- Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests
- Edit query params, headers, auth, and request body
- JSON syntax highlighting for responses
- Organize endpoints into collections
- Import Postman and Bruno collections
- Environment variables with autocomplete
- Pre-request and post-response scripts
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Curly is a native REST API client built for iOS and iPad. Designed for developers who need a fast, lightweight tool to test and debug APIs directly from their device. Features: - Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests - Edit query params, headers, auth, and request body - Inspect responses with JSON syntax highlighting - Filter JSON responses with JSONPath expressions - Organize endpoints into collections with emoji icons and nested folders - Drag-and-drop requests between folders - Import Postman and Bruno collections - Import requests by pasting cURL commands - Copy requests as cURL for sharing - Environment variables with autocomplete, inline preview, and bulk import across environments - Pre-request and post-response scripts - View response headers, status codes, timing, and size
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MongoBro at 13.0 against Curly's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MongoBro | Curly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kishan Gondaliya | Artem Sharifullin |
In-app purchases
MongoBro
No in-app purchases
Curly
No in-app purchases





