ZZZ HostLink vs DB RelationalAlgebra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ZZZ HostLink
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ZZZ HostLink turns your iPhone into a remote terminal for your computer. Connect over SSH, Wi-Fi (TCP), or BLE and operate your PC's shell with a VT100/ANSI-compatible console, soft keyboard input, and a control-key bar (Esc, Tab, Ctrl-C/D, arrows, and more). FEATURES - SSH: interactive shell with PTY. Password or key auth (OpenSSH ed25519 / RSA). - Wi-Fi / BLE: connect to your PC using the companion bridge script. - VT100/ANSI terminal with horizontal scrolling and copy by long-press. - Direct input mode: type straight into the console. - Save SSH server connections securely in the Keychain. PREMIUM (subscription) - Free: save 1 SSH server. - Pro: save unlimited SSH servers. NOTES - For Wi-Fi / BLE, run the companion PC script: https://github.com/smozume/ble-remote-terminal - iOS cannot act as a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse, so this app is a remote terminal only. - Host key verification is not yet implemented; use on trusted networks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smolt-stage.com/home/privacy/zzz-hostlink-privacy-policy-ios-en.html
DB RelationalAlgebra
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A native iPad and iPhone app that converts a SQL query typed, pasted, or imported from a .sql file into relational algebra, tuple relational calculus and domain relational calculus. Each notation gets a step by step derivation, a final oneline formula, and an interactive diagram an operator tree for the algebra, a quantifier scope tree for the calculus and a fourth view stacks all three against the same query. Whatever SQL asks for that a notation cannot express exactly is reported rather than quietly approximated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DB RelationalAlgebra at none against ZZZ HostLink's 2. DB RelationalAlgebra also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ZZZ HostLink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. DB RelationalAlgebra asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZZZ HostLink ships an update every 6 weeks, DB RelationalAlgebra fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZZZ HostLink | DB RelationalAlgebra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMOLT STAGE, K.K. | Artur Borycki |
In-app purchases
ZZZ HostLink
- ZZZ HostLink Premium2 variants$0.991 Month
DB RelationalAlgebra
No in-app purchases
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