MongoBro vs CodePad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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. ⢠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 ⢠BROWSE DATABASES & COLLECTIONS Instantly see all databases on your server. Tap to navigate into collections and explore your data with a clean, fast interface. ⢠VIEW DOCUMENTS Documents are displayed with a beautifully formatted, collapsible JSON viewer, perfect for inspecting deeply nested structures without losing context. ⢠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. ⢠NATIVE iOS DESIGN Built with Flutter and Material Design 3, MongoBro honours your iOS light and dark mode preferences automatically. ⢠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. ⢠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 ⢠REQUIREMENTS - iOS 12.0 or later - A MongoDB server reachable from your device's network - A valid MongoDB connection URI
CodePad
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CodePad is a lightweight, high-performance local network client designed specifically for developers using web-based editors (such as code-server) on mobile devices. It bridges the gap between touch screens and professional desktop IDE workflows. Key Features: Physical Keyboard Remapping: Intercepts crucial system shortcuts like Cmd+W, Cmd+T, Cmd+S, and Cmd+P, and routes them directly to your web editor instead of triggering default browser behaviors. Native Clipboard Bridge: Bypasses browser security restrictions on non-secure HTTP local connections, allowing seamless code copying and pasting. Scrollable Developer Toolbar: A responsive, swipeable on-screen accessory bar providing instant access to Esc, Tab, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, and arrow keys right above the virtual keyboard. Multiple Node Manager: Save and organize multiple development machines with passwords securely saved. Local Auto-Discovery: Scans your local network using mDNS protocols to find active development hosts without manually typing IP addresses.
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The clearest difference is price: MongoBro at Free against CodePad's $7.49. MongoBro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
MongoBro is free to download; CodePad costs $7.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MongoBro | CodePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free ā better | $7.49 |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kishan Gondaliya | Li'er (Qingdao) Software Development Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
MongoBro
No in-app purchases
CodePad
No in-app purchases









