Comparison

php vs SQL Server Mobile Client

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

Head to head
About

php

Learn, run, and share PHP scripts with this iOS app. Features include autocompletion, code coloring, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Save and manage your code and learning resources easily.

Highlights
  • Autocompletion
  • Code coloring
  • Built-in browser
  • Code templates
  • File management
  • Code sharing
Features
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This is an ios php app,you can learn,run,share php script. Features : Autocomplate. Auto Indent. Code color. In(the built-in browser or the txt editor),Select the text to run. Horizontal screen development. Code templates,the contents of the new file is copy from contents of the template file. *You can enter php code by keyboard, and then you can execut the php code,support the input and raw_input function. *You can adjust the code color and font size , and support to move the cursor left and right and up and down , easy to read and write. *You can find learning materials by the built-in browser . *You can save php code and learning materials, and can be modified to the save file and delete the save file . *You can use the file system to support txt, pdf, chm, mp3,m4v,zip, gif, png, html, py ,doc... files. *You can control the background image and color, and execution voice , background animation, text color and shadow, switch interface animation , the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your learning software. *You can Learn php knowledge , the system provides some basic learning materials . *You can use php code or learning materials to generate two-dimensional code , for easy sharing . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab.

About

SQL Server Mobile Client

Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, editing, and querying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagram viewing.

Highlights
  • Secure database connection (TLS/SSH)
  • Data exploration, filtering, and searching
  • AI-assisted SQL query composition
  • Database object management
  • ER Diagram Viewer
  • Advanced data grid for editing
  • Import and export data
Features
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DB Compass for SQL Server allows you to access your MS SQL Server database directly and without any server setup. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and/or SSH tunnel • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Assisted table creation and alter structure • Explore, filter, sort, and quick search table data • Query script with A.I. assisted composition and plan analysis • Database objects (tables, views, procedures, etc.) • Database statistics, sessions manager, server status graphs • ER Diagram Viewer • Advanced data grid for browse, edit, conditional formatting • Blob field preview, import and export • Job Activity Monitor • User list and Privileges • Import and Export in multiple formats • iCloud Sync for SQL and JS scripts • SQL plan analysis • Execute queries with Shortcuts App • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect to. Tested on SQL Server 2012, 2017 and Azure SQL Database. Does not support dynamic TCP port in conjunction with SSH tunnel. -- This is a Premium app that requires subscription or lifetime unlock -- Terms of Use: https://dbcompass.net/terms-and-conditions For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

php4 screens
SQL Server Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: php at 4.8 against SQL Server Mobile Client's 4.2. php also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (91% vs 77%). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. php sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

php holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of php's written reviews are positive against 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

php ships an update every 7 months, SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
php versus SQL Server Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterphpSQL Server Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (43 ratings) — better4.2 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4356 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#133 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB129 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Filippo Maguolo

Customer experience

php

All ratings43 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.3%

SQL Server Mobile Client

All ratings56 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

php

One-time6
  • Autocomplete$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
  • To remove ads$0.99
3 purchases

SQL Server Mobile Client

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Unlock$59.99

Questions

Is php free?
php is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?
SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, php or SQL Server Mobile Client?
php is rated higher. php averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 from 56 ratings.
Do php or SQL Server Mobile Client have ads?
Neither php nor SQL Server Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, php or SQL Server Mobile Client?
php ships an update every 7 months, and SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, php was updated on October 7, 2026 and SQL Server Mobile Client on October 6, 2026.

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