Comparison

Navicat for PostgreSQL vs Desktop Computer by Shells

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

Head to head
About

Navicat for PostgreSQL

Manage PostgreSQL databases on the go with this comprehensive iOS tool. It offers features for data editing, query construction, object control, and team collaboration, all accessible from your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Remote PostgreSQL database management
  • Data editing and filtering
  • SQL query construction with code completion
  • Database object creation and design
  • Team collaboration with Navicat Cloud
  • Secure SSH/SSL tunneling
Features
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***** Navicat Premium named “Best Database Administration Solution” by Database Trends and Applications Magazine ***** ** First Complete iOS Database GUI ** Navicat for PostgreSQL is the first complete database administration tool developed for iOS, giving you the power to manage your databases on the go. Whether you are working from an iPhone or an iPad, Navicat frees you from your workstation. Navicat has a whole new set of features aimed at making your database administration portable and at enhancing the classic Navicat experience. Sync your connections and queries to Navicat Cloud, or organize your work through a UI-enhanced multi-tasking workflow. Navicat is compatible with PostgreSQL and has sophisticated features that provide professional developers with the tools they need, but are accessible and easy-to-learn for users new to database servers. Navicat Cloud - Get real-time connections and queries anytime, anywhere. - Create projects to share connections & queries with your team members. - Add members and define each member role in the project. - Get visibility into your team activities from the Activity Log. Simplify Your Data Editing - Add, modify, delete with an iOS-centric UI. - Zoom into tables for optimum clarity. - Use filters to isolate and find data. - Anchor and view connected databases. Streamline Your Queries - Construct queries with our code completion feature. - Select properties and SQL keywords from a suggestion list. Control Your Objects - Create, modify, and design database objects. - Field Type Prediction predicts field types based on input. - Avoid complex SQL editing.. Increase Your Productivity - Multi-task with the Tab View. - View Tables and Objects in a unified workspace. - Simultaneously access Tables and Objects across different servers. Choose Your Connections - Establish secure SSH/SSL sessions through SSH/SSL Tunneling. - Strong authentication and secure encryption. - Bypass ISP restrictions with HTTP Tunneling. For more detail about Navicat, please visit: https://www.navicat.com/en/products/navicat-for-postgresql ** For technical questions, please visit: https://help.navicat.com/hc/en-us

About

Desktop Computer by Shells

Access your cloud-based virtual desktop for daily computing tasks. Edit documents, run desktop applications, create media content, and browse the web from anywhere. Requires an existing account.

Highlights
  • Cloud virtual desktop access
  • Daily computing tasks
  • Document editing and creation
  • Access desktop applications
  • Audio and video content creation
  • Internet browsing
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The Shells™ App connects you to your Shells cloud computer. Shells™ provides a virtual desktop computer in the cloud. Shells cloud computers can be used for your daily computing needs from editing and creating documents, accessing desktop applications, creating audio and video content, and surfing the internet. You need an existing Shells account in order to use this app.

Screenshots

Navicat for PostgreSQL4 screens
Desktop Computer by Shells4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Desktop Computer by Shells at Free against Navicat for PostgreSQL's $19.99. Desktop Computer by Shells also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). Navicat for PostgreSQL's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 25%). On rating, device support and iOS requirement 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

Desktop Computer by Shells is free to download; Navicat for PostgreSQL costs $19.99 up front. Navicat for PostgreSQL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Desktop Computer by Shells asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Navicat for PostgreSQL against 3.4 for Desktop Computer by Shells. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Navicat for PostgreSQL's written reviews are positive against 25% of Desktop Computer by Shells's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Navicat for PostgreSQL versus Desktop Computer by Shells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavicat for PostgreSQLDesktop Computer by Shells
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better3.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPremiumSoft CyberTech Ltd.E Shells Inc.

Customer experience

Navicat for PostgreSQL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Desktop Computer by Shells

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Navicat for PostgreSQL

One-time1
  • Navicat Cloud 1-Year Pro Plan$99.99
None

Desktop Computer by Shells

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Navicat for PostgreSQL free?
Navicat for PostgreSQL costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Desktop Computer by Shells free?
Desktop Computer by Shells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Navicat for PostgreSQL or Desktop Computer by Shells?
Navicat for PostgreSQL is rated higher. Navicat for PostgreSQL averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Desktop Computer by Shells averages 3.4 from 12 ratings.

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