GizmoSQL Downloads & RevenueGizmoSQL · App Store
GizmoSQL is #40 in Developer Tools Paid in Canada and charting in 4 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026Full timeline · 16 events
- 🆕GizmoSQL: its developer released another app: Hardcharger
- 📈GizmoSQL entered the top 10Top Paid · Developer Tools · CA
- 📈GizmoSQL entered the top 100Top Grossing · Developer Tools · CA
- 📈GizmoSQL new best rank in the overall chart: #102Top Paid · All Apps · PH
- 📈GizmoSQL charting in a new countryPhilippines
- 📈GizmoSQL entered the top 100Top Grossing · Developer Tools · IN
- 📈GizmoSQL entered the top 10Top Paid · Developer Tools · IN
- 📈GizmoSQL charting in a new countryIndia
- 📈GizmoSQL entered the top 100Top Paid · Developer Tools · US
- 📈GizmoSQL charting in a new countryUnited States
- 📦GizmoSQL updated to version 1.40.0DuckDB has been upgraded to v1.5.6, and various security improvements have been made. See the release notes in: https://github.com/gizmodata/gizmosql/releases/tag/v1.40.0 for details.
- 📈GizmoSQL charting in a new country in 2 chartsBrazil · Japan
- 📈GizmoSQL charting in a new country in 2 chartsGermany · Italy
- 🆕GizmoSQL first spotted by AppInsider#57 in Top Paid · Developer Tools · Canada
- 📦GizmoSQL version 1.39.0DuckDB has been updated to v1.5.5, and Apache Arrow to v25.0.0.
- 🆕GizmoSQL released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Developer Tools PaidGizmoSQL at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-09. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
GizmoSQL is a mobile database server application that enables developers and data analysts to run DuckDB or SQLite backends on iOS devices, exposing them via the Arrow Flight SQL protocol for network access. The app has achieved top-10 visibility in Canadian paid developer tools rankings while maintaining moderate presence in other major markets like India, Germany, and Italy.
Similar apps: Postgres.app, DBeaver, TablePlus
GizmoSQL on the App Store
App details
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Developer ToolsPaid | #40 |
 India | Developer ToolsPaid | #89 |
 Brazil | Developer ToolsPaid | #122 |
 Italy | Developer ToolsPaid | #145 |
Apps near GizmoSQL on the chart
Developer Tools Paid, around #40.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about GizmoSQL
From recent reviews.
About GizmoSQL
START A SERVER IN SECONDS
Choose DuckDB or SQLite as your backend, tap Start, and you have a fully functional database server running on your device. Connect from laptops, desktops, or other devices on your network using any Arrow Flight SQL client — including JDBC, ADBC (Go, Python, C++), ODBC, and Node.js drivers.
DUCKLAKE COMPATIBLE
Access your DuckLake using your GizmoSQL mobile server. The PostgreSQL and httpfs extensions are pre-loaded so you can connect to and query your data lake seamlessly.
BUILT-IN SQL CLIENT
Write and execute SQL queries directly on your device with a terminal-style interface. Features include syntax highlighting, box-drawing table output, query timing, and automatic result pagination for large datasets.
DATA BROWSER
Explore your database visually. Navigate catalogs, schemas, and tables. View column names, types, and constraints. Preview data and manage tables — all without writing a query.
KEY FEATURES
- DuckDB and SQLite database backends
- Arrow Flight SQL protocol for high-performance columnar data transfer
- Automatic TLS encryption with self-signed certificates
- Username/password authentication with JWT session tokens
- Configurable query timeout, logging, and init SQL commands
- Export database files via the Files app — copy to iCloud Drive, AirDrop, or any sharing method
- Real-time server logs with color-coded severity levels
- Active session monitoring
BUILT FOR ANALYTICS
DuckDB is an analytical database engine optimized for complex queries over large datasets. Combined with Arrow Flight SQL's columnar transport, GizmoSQL delivers fast query results whether you're running TPC-H benchmarks or exploring real-world data on the go.
CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR NETWORK
Once the server is running, any device on the same Wi-Fi network can connect using the displayed connection string. GizmoSQL supports the full Arrow Flight SQL protocol including prepared statements, transactions, catalog metadata, and bulk data ingest.
See: https://gizmodata.com/gizmosql for more details.
View the source code at: https://github.com/gizmodata/gizmosql
