Comparison

SQLBuddy vs SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

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

Head to head
About

SQLBuddy

This app allows you to connect to multiple database types, run SQL queries, and export results to Excel or PDF. You can also edit and delete database rows directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to MySQL, Interbase, SQLite, Oracle, PostgreSQL
  • Run SQL queries and updates
  • Edit and delete database rows
  • Export query results to Excel (xlsx) and PDF
  • Print query results
  • Syntax highlighting for SQL
Features
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MySQL client, Interbase client, SQLite client, Oracle client, PostgreSQL client all in one, SQL manager, SQL tool for making SQL reports to excel or PDF or printer. Syntax highlighting for SQL! Sort or filter the results by multiple fields. You can edit rows in the database with just one click - or delete a row! SQL Manager APP with editing. Mysql to PDF, interbase report to pdf all in one buddy! Mysql query printer. Brace your tablets, SQL reports are coming! Have you ever woke up and really wanted to do an SQL query on your tablet or phone, and wanted to email it to your friends (or your boss? - nevermind!). Have you ever dreamed about sitting in the deepest, darkest room of your home (or office maybe? - nevermind, buddy!) and EUREKA,you just came up with a great SQL and really wanted to try it! Well, your wishes have been granted, your new Buddy can just do the job for you! SQL Buddy is the ultimate handyman for connecting to MySQL/Interbase/SQLite/Oracle/PostgreSQL for running queries (or updates man, no problem!), but your coolest buddy can even send it to you in Excel or PDF or it can even print it for you! It's an early version, don't give it queries with 10k results, it's not gonna be fast - yet! Also your printer is gonna be mad for huge queries! In other words: SQL Buddy is an SQL Tool for running queries onMySQL/Interbase/SQLite/Oracle/PostgreSQL databases and extracting the results in Excel (xlsx) and PDF - or you can even print it!

About

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

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
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SQLPro for MSSQL is a lightweight Microsoft SQL Server database client, allowing quick and simple access to MSSQL Servers, including those hosted via cloud services such as SQL Azure or Amazon RDS. Features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting. + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Support for executing multiple queries at once. + Quick access to tables, columns and more. + Dark & Light themes which can be switched manually or automatically adjusted by your devices brightness. + Netbios support. + NTLMv2 supported (but not required). + SSH Tunnelling (password authentication only). Some of the great features include: + Microsoft SQL Azure + Microsoft SQL Server 2005 + Microsoft SQL Server 2008 + Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 + Microsoft SQL Server 2012 + Microsoft SQL Server 2014 + Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Thanks to the FreeTDS project (http://www.freetds.org/) for their great library. This SQL Client does NOT work with MySQL or Postgres. Please ensure that your server is a Microsoft SQL Server (2005 or above). Note 1: SQL Server Express is supported, however using it makes me sad. Please confirm that the SQL Server Express installation has been configured properly for remote connections over TCP/IP, and that you can connect remotely from another windows pc before requesting support. Note 2: SQLPro for MSSQL can connect to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 however it is not supported. 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

SQLBuddy4 screens
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro at 46% against SQLBuddy's 0%. SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (115 vs 1). SQLBuddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SQLBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SQLBuddy's written reviews are positive against 46% of SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SQLBuddy versus SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLBuddySQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews46.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperE-Szoftver Kft.Hankinsoft Development Inc

Customer experience

SQLBuddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

All ratings115 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative44.0%

Bugs and requests

SQLBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Autocomplete does not work
  • App freezes
  • Keyboard disappears
  • App resets when navigating away
  • Saved servers disappearing
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  • App prompts to subscribe despite subscription
  • Autocomplete smothers app with large databases
  • Twitchy predictive punctuation
  • No support after license change
  • App crashes on connection
  • Crashes when editing in results tab
  • Cannot save queries
  • Crashes when entering dB name
  • App closes after clicking 'Test connection'
  • Color formatting limited to certain lines
  • Slow performance with large queries
  • Lag when typing with more than 20 lines
  • Pop-ups are annoying
  • Cannot use without subscription
  • Free version locks query results
  • Update makes basic features paid
  • No edit options on free plan
  • Devs ignore feedback
  • Fails to connect to Azure SQL DW
  • Sluggish performance
  • Autocomplete clunky
  • Subscription requires monthly reactivation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve keyboard shortcuts and mouse support
  • Add Azure SQL DW support
  • Better options for execution plans
  • Chinese language localization
  • Tiered pricing for upgrades

In-app purchases

None

SQLBuddy

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

Subscriptions3
  • SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is SQLBuddy free?
SQLBuddy is free to download, with no 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, SQLBuddy or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro?
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro is rated higher. SQLBuddy averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro averages 4.2 from 115 ratings.
Do SQLBuddy or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro have ads?
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro shows ads; SQLBuddy does not.
Which is updated more often, SQLBuddy or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro?
SQLBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro every 9 days. Most recently, SQLBuddy was updated on September 19, 2026 and SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro on October 11, 2026.

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