iOS App using Database Server

I'm creating a matchmaking app that will be exchanging pictures, videos and lots of messages. I used CoreData starting out and realize now (after experience in the IT industry) I will need a full-blown SQL database server to accomplish the full data flow.

My question is: What do I use to connect my app to my database server? Is there an industry standard for "querying" the database from the backend of the app, adding records to tables, triggering stored procedures, etc?

I'm very familiar with Swift and SQL, but not sure what the bridge is. Thanks in advance!

From security considerations, you should not connect to the remote database directly in the application. 

If you are only locally stored, you can consider using a cross-platform RealmSwift.

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