# Console Server vs SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

The clearest difference is rating: Console Server at 5.0 against SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro's 4.2. Console Server also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 17.0). SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Console Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

Console Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Console Server | SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-server/id967732682/reviews)** | [4.2 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mssql-by-sqlpro/id1176218536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SikYi Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/967732681) | [Hankinsoft Development Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305178629) |

## What reviewers say

### Console Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-server/id967732682)

Test TCP client or server connectivity with this tool. View incoming and outgoing strings in ASCII or clear text, and send commands back and forth using clear text or hex.

**Highlights:** TCP client and server testing, View incoming/outgoing strings, ASCII and clear text display, Send commands back and forth, Clear text and hex command support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 👍 Great usability and ease of use
- 💡 Useful for quick checks on the go
- 👨‍💻 Excellent developer support
- ✨ Professional-feeling SQL editor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Autocomplete issues
- 🐛 App freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Keyboard disappears randomly
- 🐛 Session resets on app switch
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Autocomplete does not work
- App freezes
- Keyboard disappears
- App resets when navigating away
- Saved servers disappearing

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Console Server free?

Console Server 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, Console Server or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro?

Console Server is rated higher. Console Server averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro averages 4.2 from 115 ratings.

### Do Console Server or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro have ads?

Neither Console Server nor SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro shows ads.

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