IMHO it's because the iOS ecosystem retards that "itch-scratch" development process and promotes the "only-if-it-makes-money" process. Most mid-range SQL tools

IMHO it's because the iOS ecosystem retards that "itch-scratch" development process and promotes the "only-if-it-makes-money" process. Most mid-range SQL tools were created to scratch an itch and the iPad is hardly the target market for high-end tools. I'd imagine you'll get cut down/client versions of FileMaker though (whether that's a good thing is up to you)