Comparison

Postgres Editor vs DBPort

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

Head to head
About

Postgres Editor

Features
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Postgres Editor is a native PostgreSQL client built for every Apple platform — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Written entirely in Swift with SwiftUI and powered by Swift NIO, it's the fastest, most seamless way to query and explore your databases wherever you are. Your connections, everywhere: Connections sync automatically via iCloud, so your databases are ready the moment you open the app on any of your devices. Add a connection once, use it everywhere. A query editor that keeps up with you. Write SQL with full syntax highlighting, run queries with a tap, and see results instantly. Export to JSON, browse your schema, and manage multiple connections across production, staging, and local environments — all in one place. AI-Powered Query Assistant. Powered by Apple Intelligence, the built-in Query Assistant understands your SQL in context. Ask it to explain a complex query, find performance issues, or suggest optimizations — without leaving the editor. Built for every Apple platform. iPhone & iPad — Query your databases on the go with a touch-first interface designed for mobile Mac — A full-featured desktop editor with sidebar navigation, multi-connection management, and keyboard-first workflows Apple Vision Pro — Explore your data in a new dimension with a spatial interface that floats in your environment Everything you need, nothing you don't. Native Swift & SwiftUI — fast, responsive, and at home on every Apple platform Swift NIO networking — low-latency, non-blocking database connections iCloud sync for connections across all your devices Saved queries with search Schema browser — navigate databases, tables, and columns instantly SSL support JSON export with one tap Full query log with execution times

About

DBPort

Features
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DBPort - Modern mobile database client for developers, founders, SREs and DBAs who need safe access to databases from iPhone and iPad. Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, ClickHouse, MongoDB, Redis and SQLite. Browse schemas, inspect tables, run SQL or Redis commands, manage snippets and handle focused database work without opening a desktop client. Built for mobile database workflows: • Clean iPhone and iPad interface for real database work • Connection manager with folders, tags, SSH tunnels and TLS • Schema explorer with search, favorites and object details • SQL editor with tabs, history, snippets and autocomplete • Redis command editor and keyspace browsing • Data browser for inspecting rows, columns and table structure • AI assistant for generating, explaining, optimizing and fixing SQL • Dry-run previews, staged changes and production confirmations Security is a core part of DBPort. Credentials are stored securely on device, and sync is optional. You can keep DBPort local-first, or enable encrypted sync when you want your connections and workspace available across devices. Security and sync features: • App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID or PIN • Optional master password for higher-security workflows • Optional encrypted cloud sync • Recovery flow for synced data • Read-only and production modes for safer access • Confirmation steps for sensitive database actions • AI context controls designed to reduce accidental data exposure DBPort is designed as a mobile companion to your desktop database tools. It helps you check production issues, review schemas, inspect Redis keys, reuse SQL snippets and work with databases from a professional mobile interface. Privacy Policy: https://dbport.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://dbport.app/terms

Screenshots

Postgres Editor4 screens
DBPort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Postgres Editor at none against DBPort's 2. DBPort's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Postgres Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, DBPort every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Postgres Editor versus DBPort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgres EditorDBPort
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReiley MeeksMansur Tauken

In-app purchases

None

Postgres Editor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DBPort

Subscriptions2
  • DBPort Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • DBPort Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Postgres Editor free?
Postgres Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DBPort free?
DBPort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Postgres Editor or DBPort have ads?
Neither Postgres Editor nor DBPort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Postgres Editor or DBPort?
Postgres Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and DBPort every 6 weeks. Most recently, Postgres Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and DBPort on October 9, 2026.

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