# MySQL QueryDB Client — user reviews > 115 indexed App Store user reviews of MySQL QueryDB Client by Excelsis Consulting, rated 4.40/5 from 103 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-querydb-client/id576948046/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-querydb-client/id576948046.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 73 · 4★ 16 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 8 ## Newest reviews (10 of 115) ### 2/5 — Básica *2024-10-31, version 1.54.7* No permite ejecutar consultas en modo consola, debes guardar primero la consulta para poder ejecutarla. ### 4/5 — Good basic query tool *2022-07-09* Connects well. Syntax coloring is nice. A very useful addition would be a view of the tables and fields while you are coding the query rather than having to d Select “Tables” and hope you remember the correct table and field spelling. Also would be nice to be able to tap the table or field to add them to the query. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! One tip: The schema viewer for columns/tables has a button next to each entry that will insert the name into your query so you don’t need to type it. Ipads also have a completion bar that will help complete names as you type. ### 4/5 — Güzel *2021-05-30, version 1.47* Ama utf 8 desteği bulamadım içinde ### 4/5 — Funktioniert zuverlässig *2020-07-15* Ein editieren direkt im select wäre nett oder eine Unterstützung beim Anlegen neuer querys. (Autocomplet von Tabellen oder Spaltennamen) Aber um mal schnell von unterwegs zugreifen zu können ganz nett. Es ist aber noch Luft nach oben. ### 2/5 — Very annoying ad *2019-09-01, version 1.241* Ad is shown with delay at the place where user controls are located. This makes user to click it. ### 2/5 — Generally works. *2019-04-09* Free access to my DB is cool. There’s a weird bug wherein the query editor box jumps around, going off the screen, while typing my query. **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for the feedback. Please use the feedback button inside the app to report the issue and please include your e-mail if you’d like a response; otherwise we have no way of replying. The number of screen dimensions has exploded since we first released over 7 years ago, and there may be quirks left over from legacy behavior in dealing with newer devices. ### 4/5 — From a fello iOS dev *2019-04-08* It woeks well & is simple. I would suggest to tone down the ads & opt for in app purchases that add value. Also, the tableviews could use some styling. Lastly, number of rows returned should show at top. Nice work! **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! We’re currently re-evaluating our revenue model. The ads may be annoying, but otherwise, the entire app is free. Contrast this with other similar apps that are over 10x more expensive (upfront), or charge you using a subscription. The utility of the current in-app purchase is that you no longer have to see the ads. In the future, we may change the in-app purchase to unlock a limited the number of queries, servers, or rows one can see. Existing in-app purchases will always retain functionality, but free usage may be limited in the future in order to help maintain the app. ### 2/5 — Parameterized Queries *2019-01-31* This functionality appears to have stopped working following the last update. I tried finding a means of contacting the developer to find out if there is another way to implement it but I can’t find any contact details. Please tell me that this feature has not been dropped, without it all my queries are junk. **Developer response:** Hi, We just released an update to help users migrate away from using @ as a parameter specifier due to it’s use in MySQL variable syntax. : or ? Both still work to denote parameters. In the future, you can contact us using the feedback button in the app. ### 3/5 — No ssh, outdated design *2018-10-02, version 1.200* No ssh, outdated design ### 1/5 — 00000 *2018-04-05* vloody useless thing cant even edit a field ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Should be add free *2026-03-02* Reminds me of when there were paid compilers. This is a simple client and should not cost 12$, you’re using free openssh don’t ya? Work around for ridiculous full page multiple ads - close the app and open it again. Should be usable for few uninterrupted queries. **Developer response:** I get where you’re coming from—on the surface it looks like a simple client, and yeah, tools like OpenSSH are free. But the price isn’t really about just the underlying library, it’s about everything around it: ongoing development, maintenance, updates, testing across devices, security hardening, and just keeping the app reliable over time (15 yrs and counting). $12 as a one-time purchase (not a subscription) is honestly on the low end for a tool that’s meant to be used repeatedly. A lot of apps have moved to recurring pricing, so keeping it a single upfront cost is a deliberate choice to avoid that. It’s about the price of a mediocre salad or 3 gallons of gas here in the USA. Many digital pets and crops have been purchased for far far more. In an ideal world, sure—software would just be free. But in reality, there are real costs behind even “simple” apps, and those have to be covered somehow. The alternative is usually ads or subscriptions, and neither is great either, as you’ve pointed out. That said, the ad experience shouldn’t get in the way of basic usability—that’s fair feedback and worth improving. Full page ads should have a close box although not terribly prominent. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2024-09-26* The adverts prevent me from accessing the database **Developer response:** The issue has been fixed in the latest release. In the future, there's a feedback form in the app which is a faster way to communicate any problems. ### 1/5 — Lancement impossible ! *2023-08-12, version 1.53* Sur IPhone 6, l’app ne démarre pas ! ### 1/5 — Nicht wirklich benutzbar *2023-03-16* - Die App sieht aus wie von 1999 - Schon das Eingeben der Zugangsdaten ist eine Zumutung weil die alten Felder nicht mit der Autovervollständigung von iOS 16 klarkommen - überhaupt keine Übersicht/Dashboard irgendwas, man wirklich nur Statements ausführen - Aktualisierung des Ergebnisses führt immer nur 0 rows, nur ein verlassen der Ansicht und neu Aufrufen zeigt wieder ein Ergebnis an App ist wieder gelöscht ### 1/5 — Garbage *2022-04-19* My query returns ONE row and yet I’m getting an error: low on memory!🤦‍♂️ **Developer response:** Hi, Sorry to hear you’re having issues with the app. There is an internal feedback mechanism within the app where we can better offer support and diagnose issues with 2-way communication. It’s difficult to respond to the issue you’re having without more information. There is an included demo database configuration and query that returns sets of 100 rows at a time out of a total set of 4079 records. There are a number of reasons why you might be encountering memory issues limiting the number of rows you can select. What query are you running? What does your database schema look like? What device and OS version are you running? The app (which has served iPhone 5 - 13 users since 2012) has been designed to use minimal resources, observe system memory warnings, and work under adverse conditions. Querying large sets of data in terms of rows or columns (e.g. images, or blobs) could be causing the issues you’re seeing. Additionally, older devices are more likely to have memory warnings when running the latest OSs. That said, perhaps you’ve encountered a bug. If so, we’d like to know more so that we can fix it. ### 1/5 — The ads will kill you *2021-03-02* Used it once. Ran a query and an ad exploded in my face. Deleted. Developer got offended because I gave an honest review. Poor baby. Here’s the problem... Many apps have ads. There are ads and THERE ARE ADS. In this case, the ads take over the entire screen and prevent any further action until they pass or are dismissed. This essentially discourages the reasonable evaluation of the app, which therefore prevents upselling to the paid version. To the developer - LISTEN to your reviewers and try to understand why they’re giving you poor ratings instead of getting offended. Many here are saying the same thing - the ads are too “in your face”. I, for one, don’t tolerate this and therefore deleted the app and left a 1 star rating. I don’t care that you’ve been trying to succeed (apparently without much progress) since 2012, as it is apparent why you’ve been unsuccessful in almost 10 years of trying - you don’t listen to your market. **Developer response:** From our first release back in 2012, we've offered a free to use version of our product that offered fast queries over flakey mobile connections. Fast forward to 2021 and we now offer parameterized queries, Multipath TCP, Siri Shortcut scripting, iCloud, SSH, SSL, dark mode, iPad 12.9", etc support, most of which remains free. In the meantime, the competitors of 2012 have all vanished. Yes there are ads to help offset our expenses. Don't want them? We offer a one-time purchase to upgrade to the full version. Back in 2012, it was only $0.99 to get rid of the ads. Those original purchasers now enjoy the additional features added for the past 9 years in addition to once premium features like SSH/SSL. Within the landscape of similar apps: many charge costly subscription rates, only offer free tiers that connect to sample databases, or don't offer basic functionality (e.g., parameterized queries). Considering ads have been around for a while in mobile apps (and the internet) for quite some time, we're a bit puzzled that someone would go through the effort to give us a 1 star review because of them. ### 1/5 — Update removed function. Not cool *2020-09-29* I had liked this app a great deal. Very basic and simple. Yet there’s power in simplicity. After the fact an innocent looking update broke existing function. Introduced low limit on number of queries. No additional allowed. Also broke parameter replacement. It’s a delicate balance on encouraging paid upgrade vs forcing and chasing away customers. It is not cool to remove function from customers who’ve already installed an app. I’m forced to find alternatives. May write my own. ### 1/5 — Keine ssh-Verbindung! *2020-09-29* Mit dieser App ist keine ssh-Verbindung möglich! Der Entwickler will für ssh mittels einer anderen App 9,99 €. ### 1/5 — Buy no ads twice? *2020-04-14* Already had the no-ads version, updated, and now it wants to charge 8.99 for no-ads? There's no option to restore previously purchased options (something that is required by Apple for apps). Edit: Developer says to restore purchases but there is no way to do that (as I pointed out). **Developer response:** Edit: sorry if it wasn’t clear. Just do the purchase again. After the purchase (unfortunately not before...) it will say you already purchased and won’t be charged again. Original response: Hi, The product Id has never changed. If you bought it previously, it will just restore the purchase. Again, it’s a non-consumable item and we’ve never created another product id to purchase. So it’s impossible to purchase twice. Make sure you are using the same Apple ID you used for your previous purchase. We’ll add a Restore purchases option in the future to lessen the confusion. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the free upgrade to the SSH version and update your rating. There’s also a feedback function in the app if you would like to get direct support in the future. ### 1/5 — No *2018-11-13* How does this app have 5 stars. It doesn’t even work **Developer response:** Did the sample database connect? The app has been around for over 4 years and has been working for those users. However, unique situations like firewalls, security, or mysql versions (of which there are many forks) can make individual situations more difficult to configure. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Worked just fine *2025-02-11* With MySQL setup. ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-04-25* Use it on a daily base. Now also on Mac with M1. ### 5/5 — Giuse *2021-11-11, version 1.47* Giuse ### 5/5 — Super produit !!!! *2021-04-03, version 1.45* Ce Logiciel est vraiment super.... vous écrivez vos requête, elle vous restitue vos requêtes ensuite. J’ai pas trouvé de produit comparable. Ne pas hésiter Super produit ### 5/5 — works great *2020-04-13, version 1.40* It gets the the job done lightning fast. ### 5/5 — Excelente *2020-02-18, version 1.29* Muy buena, conecta fácil y rápido aun en entornos de pobre nivel de comunicación. Muy recomendable. ### 5/5 — Gut *2019-06-06* Gut und einfach ### 5/5 — Muito bom! *2019-02-16, version 1.241* Pratico e objetivo! ### 5/5 — That’s perfect! *2018-12-18, version 1.230* It’s a simple query DB app (exactly I was finding it) and it works so good!!! The best part is the parametrics query... 5 stars obviusly! ### 5/5 — Perfeito *2018-10-03, version 1.200* As propagandas não são intrusivas e ainda permite acesso ao mysql 3.23... muito bom. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*