Comparison

DBPort vs DevMate

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

Head to head
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

About

DevMate

Features
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DevMate brings common developer utilities into one compact app. Work with QR codes, timestamps, colors, JSON formatting, device information, deep links, and other small tools that are useful during testing, debugging, and daily development. The app is designed to be fast to open and easy to scan, so you can get a quick answer without switching through multiple sites or scripts.

Screenshots

DBPort4 screens
DevMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevMate at none against DBPort's 2. DevMate also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). DBPort's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DBPort ships an update every 6 weeks, DevMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
DBPort versus DevMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDBPortDevMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMansur TaukenBeijing Chenghan Bowen Education Technology Co., Ltd.

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
None

DevMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DBPort free?
DBPort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevMate free?
DevMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DBPort or DevMate have ads?
DevMate shows ads; DBPort does not.
Which is updated more often, DBPort or DevMate?
DBPort ships an update every 6 weeks, and DevMate weekly. Most recently, DBPort was updated on September 29, 2026 and DevMate on September 24, 2026.

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