Comparison

SQLSSH vs Rowden

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

Head to head
About

SQLSSH

Features
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SQLSSH β€” Developer Tools, One Beautiful App. In Your Pocket, On Your Desk. Stop switching between a database IDE, a terminal, and an SFTP/S3 app. SQLSSH unifies PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, SQLite, SSH, SFTP, FTP & S3 in one local-first workspace β€” built for developers who ship from phone, tablet, and desktop. WHY SQLSSH β€’ One client for databases, servers, and files β€’ Native performance (compiled - no WebViews): fast launch, low RAM, battery-friendly β€’ Local-first by default: credentials & private keys stay on your device β€’ Zero-knowledge end-to-end encrypted sync across devices β€’ Direct connections β€” your data is never proxied through our servers SUPPORTED DATABASES 11+ engines: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MSSQL, Oracle Database, CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, Amazon Aurora & Amazon Redshift. FAST & NATIVE SQL EDITOR Write, run, and debug SQL where you work: β€’ Syntax highlighting & database-specific helpers β€’ Live schema navigator (tables, columns, PKs, indexes) β€’ Multi-query execution with transactions (commit / rollback) β€’ High-performance results grid for keyboard and touch β€’ Query history & reusable SQL snippets β€’ Import/export SQL scripts, CSV β€’ Visual Schema Browser, interactive ERD diagrams, Generate DDL β€’ Dialect wizards (UUID/SYS_GUID, sequences, date helpers) SSH TERMINAL & SECURE ACCESS Keep the shell next to your queries: β€’ Built-in interactive SSH terminal β€’ On-device SSH key manager (passphrase-protected keys, never stored as plaintext) β€’ SSH bastion / jump-host tunneling for private VPC databases β€’ SOCKS5 proxy support for restricted networks β€’ Port forwarding without leaving the app CLOUD & NETWORK STORAGE Browse and transfer files in the same workspace: β€’ SFTP, FTP/FTPS, Amazon S3 & S3-compatible storage β€’ Directory breadcrumbs, search, and background transfer queues MULTI-SESSION WORKSPACE β€’ Open multiple concurrent connections in tabs β€’ Switch instantly between SQL sessions, terminals, and storage β€’ Isolated query history & schema state per session β€’ Split layouts to compare results or monitor servers side-by-side SECURITY & PRIVACY β€’ AES-256 encryption for on-device secrets β€’ Biometric lock (fingerprint / Face ID) + PIN, with auto-lock β€’ We do not access your database content, query results, SSH I/O, or private keys β€’ Optional Master Password–protected E2EE sync FREE TIER & PRO SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS SQLSSH is free to download and use with standard features (Free Tier). You can experience all premium features by starting a 7-day free trial of the Pro subscription. Free Tier Limitations: β€’ Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite only. β€’ Connections: Up to 2 database connections and 1 SSH terminal. β€’ Storage: Up to 1 remote storage host (SFTP/FTP/S3) with 1 concurrent transfer. β€’ Saved Queries: Up to 10 SQL snippets. β€’ Session Tabs: Single active session tab at a time. β€’ Themes: Standard themes only. SQLSSH Pro Subscription (7-Day Free Trial Available): Unlock the ultimate developer workspace. Upgrading to Pro removes all limits and adds: β€’ End-to-End Encrypted Sync: Access your connections, credentials, and query history securely across all devices with client-side zero-knowledge encryption. β€’ All 11+ Database Engines: Full support for MSSQL, Oracle, MariaDB, CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, Amazon Aurora, and Redshift. β€’ Unlimited Workspace: Add unlimited connections, SSH terminals, and storage hosts. β€’ Multi-Tab/Multi-Session Productivity: Unlimited concurrent sessions or file transfers side-by-side. β€’ High-Speed Storage: Queue up to 10 concurrent file transfers. β€’ Advanced Editor: Save up to 500 query snippets and up to 120-second execution timeouts. β€’ Premium Themes: Customize your editor with 8 premium theme presets. Subscription Details: Standard subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime during the trial period at no cost. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sqlssh.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://sqlssh.com/privacy/

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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 β€” from iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Vision Pro. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Browse tables and rows in fast native lists β€’ Edit and insert rows inline (Premium) β€’ Run any SQL in a full editor (Premium) β€’ View auth users and their metadata β€’ Manage storage buckets and upload files (Premium) β€’ See project analytics at a glance β€’ Connect multiple projects (Premium) β€’ Home Screen widgets for key metrics (Premium) SECURE BY DESIGN Your keys stay in the device Keychain. Rowden talks straight to your project API β€” no middle server, no telemetry on your data. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: connect 1 project, read-only browsing. Premium unlocks: β€’ Multiple projects β€’ Write and edit rows β€’ Full SQL editor β€’ Storage upload β€’ Home Screen widgets Pricing: Monthly $4.99 Β· Annual $29.99 (7-day free trial) Β· 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

SQLSSH4 screens
Rowden3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQLSSH at every 2 days against Rowden's every 6 weeks. SQLSSH also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Rowden's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. SQLSSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Rowden sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLSSH ships an update every 2 days, Rowden every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SQLSSH versus Rowden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLSSHRowden
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro β€” better
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size50 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrendcasHUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SQLSSH

Subscriptions2
  • SQLSSH Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SQLSSH Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year
3 purchases

Rowden

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

Questions

Is SQLSSH free?
SQLSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rowden free?
Rowden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SQLSSH or Rowden have ads?
Neither SQLSSH nor Rowden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLSSH or Rowden?
SQLSSH ships an update every 2 days, and Rowden every 6 weeks. Most recently, SQLSSH was updated on September 22, 2026 and Rowden on October 1, 2026.

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