Dataplicity vs Postgres Client by SQLPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dataplicity
Access your Raspberry Pi shell remotely from any network without complex configurations like dynamic DNS or port forwarding. This secure solution uses a client-initiated connection, eliminating the need for SSH or open ports on your device.
- Remote shell access
- No dynamic DNS needed
- No port forwarding required
- Works behind NAT/firewalls
- Secure websockets connection
- No SSH required
- Agent runs without root
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Dataplicity helps teams support connected Linux devices after they ship, wherever the work happens. Use the Dataplicity iOS app to find the right device, check live status, and take the next support action without going back to a laptop. With Dataplicity you can: - Search enrolled devices by name or ID - See current device status at a glance - Review service endpoint, heartbeat, user impact, and device monitor signals - Acknowledge or escalate open incidents - Confirm fixes when work is complete - Open terminal access for a selected device when shell access is the fastest path - Reach docs, help, and account settings from the app Dataplicity is built for real support work: customer sites, production floors, field visits, and incident response. Start with the easy checks, understand what is happening, and keep the work moving from your iPhone or iPad. Dataplicity access requires an active Dataplicity account and enrolled devices.
Postgres Client by SQLPro
Access and manage PostgreSQL databases with this powerful client. Features include SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a tabbed interface for efficient query execution. Supports cloud services and SSH tunneling.
- SQL autocompletion
- Syntax highlighting
- Tabbed interface
- Execute multiple queries
- Quick table/column access
- Dark & Light themes
- SSH Tunnelling
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SQLPro for Postgres is a lightweight but powerful PostgreSQL database client, which allows quick and simple access to Postgres Servers including cloud services such as Amazon RDS, Microsoft Azure, Heroku Digital Ocean. Some of the great 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. + SSH Tunnelling (password authentication only). SQLPro for Postgres works with PostgreSQL database servers. It will not work with other database servers such as MSSQL, MySQL or Oracle. 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dataplicity at 79% against Postgres Client by SQLPro's 31%. Dataplicity also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Postgres Client by SQLPro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Postgres Client by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Dataplicity asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dataplicity holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Dataplicity's written reviews are positive against 31% of Postgres Client by SQLPro's.
Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, Postgres Client by SQLPro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dataplicity | Postgres Client by SQLPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (163 ratings) — better | 4.0 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better | 31.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MachineForest Ltd | Hankinsoft Development Inc |
Customer experience
Dataplicity
Postgres Client by SQLPro
In-app purchases
Dataplicity
No in-app purchases
Postgres Client by SQLPro
- SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99
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