Master SQL vs SessionBell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Master SQL
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Master SQL is the professional database management tool designed exclusively for iPad. Connect directly to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, SQL Server, and MongoDB β all from your tablet. DIRECT CONNECTION Connect to your database servers via TCP without any middleware. Your data never passes through our servers. SSH tunnel support included for secure connections. POWERFUL SQL EDITOR Write and execute SQL with syntax highlighting, auto-complete for table and column names, multiple tabs, and full Magic Keyboard support. Run queries with β+Enter, view EXPLAIN plans visually, and save your favorite queries for quick access. VISUAL DATA BROWSER Browse tables in a spreadsheet-like view. Edit cells inline, add or delete rows, filter and sort data visually. NULL, BLOB, and JSON values are displayed with smart formatting. ER DIAGRAM (Pro) Auto-generate entity relationship diagrams from your database schema. Visualize foreign key relationships with pinch-to-zoom and drag-to-reposition. SERVER MONITOR (Pro) Monitor active connections, running queries, database sizes, and slow query logs in real-time with auto-refresh. CLOUD BACKUP (Gold) 1GB encrypted cloud storage for SQL dumps, connection profiles, saved queries, and app settings. Your backups are AES-256 encrypted. PLANS Free: 2 connections, 3 tabs, 5 saved queries, CSV export Pro: Unlimited everything, all export formats, ER diagram, server monitor Gold: Everything in Pro + 1GB cloud backup & sync Supported databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, SQL Server, MongoDB. 16 languages supported. Built for iPad with Split View, Stage Manager, and Apple Pencil support. Terms of Use: https://mastersql.ssd.nz/terms Privacy Policy: https://mastersql.ssd.nz/privacy
SessionBell
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Leave your computer freely. Your local AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex and more) now run for long stretches, needing only the occasional approval or nudge. SessionBell puts that on your iPhone β so you can step away and still stay in control: β’ Rings only when it should β a task is waiting for input, has finished, or is asking to run a command. Delivered straight to your Lock Screen. Idle detection stays quiet while you're at your desk. β’ Every machine, one panel β a live Lock Screen view of all your Macs and Windows PCs: waiting / running / done, ticking in real time, no unlock. β’ Approve with one tap β allow or deny a command right on the Lock Screen card. No need to walk back to your computer. β’ Steer and see the terminal β send the next instruction to a session, watch real terminal output, even start a new session remotely. β’ Usage at a glance β this week's limits and premium-model usage, official numbers. Works with a free desktop companion for Mac and Windows β one command to pair after install. SessionBell is MIT-licensed open source, fully auditable and self-hostable β your data can flow through your own server only. Privacy by design: only project names, machine names, and status summaries are sent, never your source files. No ads, no tracking. GitHub: github.com/westie-ai/session-bell
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SessionBell at none against Master SQL's 6. SessionBell also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.2). 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
Both are free to download. Master SQL sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SessionBell asks for nothing beyond the download.
Master SQL ships an update every 6 months, SessionBell every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Master SQL | SessionBell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SECKIN SEFA DURASI | θΆ ε |
In-app purchases
Master SQL
- Pro$4.991 Month
- Gold$7.991 Month
- Pro$39.991 Year
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- Gold$59.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$79.99
- Gold Lifetime$119.99
SessionBell
No in-app purchases
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