Comparison

MongoBro vs MongoLens

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

Head to head
About

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. β€’ 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 β€’ BROWSE DATABASES & COLLECTIONS Instantly see all databases on your server. Tap to navigate into collections and explore your data with a clean, fast interface. β€’ VIEW DOCUMENTS Documents are displayed with a beautifully formatted, collapsible JSON viewer, perfect for inspecting deeply nested structures without losing context. β€’ 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. β€’ NATIVE iOS DESIGN Built with Flutter and Material Design 3, MongoBro honours your iOS light and dark mode preferences automatically. β€’ 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. β€’ 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 β€’ REQUIREMENTS - iOS 12.0 or later - A MongoDB server reachable from your device's network - A valid MongoDB connection URI

About

MongoLens

Features
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MongoLens is a powerful MongoDB client for iPhone that lets you manage your databases anywhere. Whether you're monitoring production, debugging queries, or exploring data, MongoLens gives you full access to your MongoDB servers right from your pocket. CONNECT WITH EASE β€’ Connect using MongoDB URI or detailed host/port configuration β€’ SSH tunnel support with password and identity file authentication β€’ TLS/SSL encryption for secure connections β€’ Save and organize multiple connections with favorites BROWSE & MANAGE β€’ View all databases, collections, and documents β€’ Create and drop databases and collections β€’ Insert, edit, and delete documents with a built-in JSON editor β€’ Rename collections and manage indexes β€’ View collection stats and validation rules POWERFUL QUERY TOOLS β€’ Write and execute MongoDB queries with syntax highlighting β€’ Query history with favorites for quick access β€’ AI Query Builder β€” describe what you need in plain English β€’ Aggregation pipeline support β€’ Explain queries to analyze performance β€’ Bulk operations: insert, update, and delete MONITOR & ANALYZE β€’ Real-time server statistics: connections, memory, operations, network β€’ Query profiler to identify slow queries β€’ Collection storage and index analysis SECURITY & PRIVACY β€’ Biometric lock with Face ID or Touch ID β€’ Passwords stored securely in Keychain β€” never in plain text β€’ Read-only mode to prevent accidental changes β€’ Full control over analytics data sharing SYNC & WIDGETS β€’ iCloud sync to access your connections across devices β€’ Home screen widget showing recent connections β€’ Apple Watch companion app β€’ Import and export connections as JSON MONGOL LENS PRO β€’ Unlock unlimited connections β€’ AI Query Builder access β€’ Full write access to databases β€’ All future premium features MongoLens is built for developers, DBAs, and anyone who works with MongoDB. Fast, secure, and designed for iPhone.

Screenshots

MongoBro4 screens
MongoLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MongoBro at none against MongoLens's 2. MongoBro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MongoLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MongoBro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MongoBro versus MongoLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongoBroMongoLens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKishan GondaliyaENES ULUDAG

In-app purchases

None

MongoBro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MongoLens

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MongoBro free?
MongoBro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MongoLens free?
MongoLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MongoBro or MongoLens have ads?
Neither MongoBro nor MongoLens shows ads.

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