Comparison

Byson vs SQLPro for MongoDB

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

Head to head
About

Byson

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Byson is a fast, native MongoDB client for developers who manage databases on the go. Connect to any MongoDB deployment - local, self-hosted, or Atlas - and browse, query, and analyze your data with a clean, mobile-first interface. CONNECT SECURELY • Save multiple connections with TLS and SSH tunnel support • SCRAM auth and trust-on-first-use SSH host keys • Trust self-signed or private-CA servers by pasting your own CA certificate (custom CA TLS) • X.509 client-certificate authentication (MONGODB-X509), including over an SSH tunnel • RSA (rsa-sha2-256/512) and ed25519 SSH keys, with or without a passphrase - works with modern, hardened SSH servers • Paste a standard mongodb:// or mongodb+srv:// URI and go. WORKS WITH • MongoDB 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x • Standalone, replica set, and Atlas (mongodb+srv seed list) deployments • Local, self-hosted, and cloud-hosted databases BROWSE YOUR DATA • Walk databases and collections with live document counts • Inspect documents with JSON syntax highlighting • Insert, edit, and delete documents safely QUERY & AGGREGATE • Run find and aggregation pipelines with raw MongoDB commands • View results as a tree, table, or raw JSON • Save queries, keep history, and re-run with one tap • Keyset pagination for large collections PROFILE & OPTIMIZE • Built-in profiler: docs examined vs returned, timing, and plan • COLLSCAN detection with one-tap index suggestions • Create and manage indexes (unique, sparse, TTL) ANALYZE SCHEMA • Sample a collection to infer field paths, types, and coverage • Spot sparse fields and mixed types • Sensitive fields are redacted automatically AI COPILOT (BRING YOUR OWN KEY) • Describe what you want in plain language and get an aggregation pipeline • Works with Anthropic, OpenAI-compatible, and Google AI Studio • Byson sends only schema structure and dummy examples - never your raw documents • Every pipeline is validated and shown for review; nothing runs automatically • Your API key is encrypted on-device and never displayed after saving FREE & PRO Byson is free to use for everyday browsing and querying. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited saved connections, unlimited saved queries and history, the full Schema Analyzer, and unlimited AI aggregation tools. PRIVACY FIRST Your connection strings and API keys are stored encrypted on your device. Byson has no backend that sees your data. Add an optional Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode lock for the app. Byson is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MongoDB, Inc. "MongoDB" is a trademark of MongoDB, Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://getbyson.com/Byson-IOS-Privacy

About

SQLPro for MongoDB

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SQLPro for MongoDB is a powerful yet lightweight MongoDB database client, allowing quick and simple access to MongoDB servers, including self-hosted databases and those hosted on MongoDB Atlas. Features include: + Connect to standard and SRV (mongodb+srv) servers. + TLS/SSL connections, including support for self-signed certificates. + Visual query builder for finds (filter, projection, sort, skip and limit). + MongoDB shell command support. + Syntax highlighting with customizable themes (including dark). + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Context aware tree navigation of databases, collections and indexes. + Quick access to your collections and documents. This client is for MongoDB only. It does not work with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server. Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as either a Lifetime Purchase or through a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

Screenshots

Byson4 screens
SQLPro for MongoDB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Byson at daily against SQLPro for MongoDB's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Byson sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SQLPro for MongoDB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Byson ships an update daily, SQLPro for MongoDB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Byson versus SQLPro for MongoDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBysonSQLPro for MongoDB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVu Tran HuuHankinsoft Development Inc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Byson

Subscriptions2
  • Byson Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Byson Pro Yearly14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Byson Pro Lifetime$79.99
3 purchases

SQLPro for MongoDB

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$129.99

Questions

Is Byson free?
Byson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQLPro for MongoDB free?
SQLPro for MongoDB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Byson or SQLPro for MongoDB have ads?
Neither Byson nor SQLPro for MongoDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Byson or SQLPro for MongoDB?
Byson ships an update daily, and SQLPro for MongoDB every 10 days. Most recently, Byson was updated on October 2, 2026 and SQLPro for MongoDB on October 3, 2026.

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