# Database Manager for MS Access vs SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

The clearest difference is price: SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro at Free against Database Manager for MS Access's $9.99. SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (46% vs 9%). Database Manager for MS Access's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro is free to download; Database Manager for MS Access costs $9.99 up front. Database Manager for MS Access sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro has 115 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Database Manager for MS Access's written reviews are positive against 46% of SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro's.

Database Manager for MS Access ships an update monthly, SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Database Manager for MS Access | SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-manager-for-ms-access/id837019622/reviews) | **[4.2 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mssql-by-sqlpro/id1176218536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **46.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [强 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/427437111) | [Hankinsoft Development Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305178629) |

## What reviewers say

### Database Manager for MS Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-manager-for-ms-access/id837019622)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Access and manage Microsoft Access databases on your mobile device. View, sort, filter, and paginate data with ease. Edit records, export data, and manage database files directly from your phone or tablet.

**Highlights:** View Access databases (ACCDB, MDB), Sort, filter, and paginate data, Edit records in-app, Export data and schema DDL, Manage database files, Support for large databases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Database Schema (DDL) to sqlite,mysql,oracle,sybase,postgres | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Look Row Detail View | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edit Data (Create,Update, Delete Row Data) | $2.99 | one-time |


### SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mssql-by-sqlpro/id1176218536)

Access and manage Microsoft SQL Server databases with this lightweight client. Features include intelligent code completion, syntax highlighting, and a tabbed interface for efficient query execution. Supports cloud-hosted servers and various SQL Server versions.

**Highlights:** Intellisense/SQL autocompletion, Syntax highlighting, Tabbed interface, Execute multiple queries, Quick access to database objects, Dark & Light themes, SSH Tunnelling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SQLPro Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| SQLPro Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Premium - Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Database Manager for MS Access free?

Database Manager for MS Access costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro free?

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Database Manager for MS Access or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro?

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro is rated higher. Database Manager for MS Access averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro averages 4.2 from 115 ratings.

### Do Database Manager for MS Access or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro have ads?

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro shows ads; Database Manager for MS Access does not.

### Which is updated more often, Database Manager for MS Access or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro?

Database Manager for MS Access ships an update monthly, and SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro every 10 days. Most recently, Database Manager for MS Access was updated on September 21, 2026 and SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro on September 20, 2026.

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