Comparison

Postgres Editor vs Rowden

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

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Rowden

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Rowden puts your Postgres and Supabase projects in your pocket. Browse and edit tables, inspect rows, check auth users, manage storage buckets, run SQL and watch analytics — from iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Vision Pro. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse tables and rows in fast native lists • Edit and insert rows inline (Premium) • Run any SQL in a full editor (Premium) • View auth users and their metadata • Manage storage buckets and upload files (Premium) • See project analytics at a glance • Connect multiple projects (Premium) • Home Screen widgets for key metrics (Premium) SECURE BY DESIGN Your keys stay in the device Keychain. Rowden talks straight to your project API — no middle server, no telemetry on your data. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: connect 1 project, read-only browsing. Premium unlocks: • Multiple projects • Write and edit rows • Full SQL editor • Storage upload • Home Screen widgets Pricing: Monthly $4.99 Ā· Annual $29.99 (7-day free trial) Ā· Lifetime $79.99. Prices may vary by region. Unofficial client. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Supabase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lastoneparis.github.io/rowden-site/privacy.html

Screenshots

Postgres Editor4 screens
Rowden3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Postgres Editor at none against Rowden's 3. Rowden's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Rowden sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Postgres Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Postgres Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, Rowden every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Postgres Editor versus Rowden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgres EditorRowden
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReiley MeeksHUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU

In-app purchases

None

Postgres Editor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Rowden

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Postgres Editor free?
Postgres Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowden free?
Rowden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Postgres Editor or Rowden have ads?
Neither Postgres Editor nor Rowden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Postgres Editor or Rowden?
Postgres Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rowden every 6 weeks. Most recently, Postgres Editor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Rowden on October 15, 2026.

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