Code Recipes vs MySQL Mobile Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Code Recipes
Access a vast library of tested code samples for over 13 programming languages and SQL. Quickly find solutions to common programming tasks, reducing development time and aiding in exam preparation. All examples are available offline.
- 300+ code samples per language
- Supports 13+ languages and SQL
- Offline access to examples
- Quick search by code or topic
- Helps with exam/interview prep
- Tested and ready-to-use code
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A reference for everyday tasks: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, C#, C++, Golang, Rust, PHP, Ruby, Clojure, Delphi and SQL. • Over 5,500 tested examples in 900 sections: strings, collections, files, networking, concurrency, regular expressions, design patterns. • Run in the app: the code executes and the result appears under it. Works for nine examples out of ten. Needs an internet connection. • Edit examples and add your own; they stay in the app and are always at hand. • SQL in its own section: 201 queries against a practice database. • Search looks inside the code itself, not just the titles: remember a fragment and you will find the example. • Everything except running works offline. No account needed. • A section on what changed between language versions: 891 changes across 151 versions, old and new code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: over 3,200 articles you can browse and search like the examples. WHAT THE FREE VERSION INCLUDES About half the sections; 12 runs and 12 edits per day. The keyword reference is fully open, with no counter. The full version unlocks every example, lifts the daily limits and raises the run limit to 80 a day. One purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. In active development since 2015.
MySQL Mobile Client
Access and manage your MySQL databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring data, creating tables, running queries with AI assistance, and monitoring server status. It supports secure connections and various data management features.
- Secure TLS and SSH tunnel connections
- AI-assisted query composition
- Table creation and structure alteration
- Data exploration, filtering, and sorting
- Database object management
- Server status monitoring and statistics
- ER Diagram Viewer
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DB Compass for MySQL allows you to access your MySQL database directly without any server setup. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and SSH tunnel • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Assisted table creation and alter structure • Explore, filter, sort, and quick search table data • Query script with A.I. assisted composition and plan analysis • Database objects (tables, views, procedures, etc.) • Database statistics, sessions manager, server status graphs • ER Diagram Viewer • Advanced data grid for browse, edit, conditional formatting • Blob field preview, import and export • Job Activity Monitor • User list and Privileges • Import and Export in multiple formats • iCloud Sync for SQL and JS scripts • SQL plan analysis • Execute queries with Shortcuts App • User Charts • Widgets for User Charts OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect. Tested on MySQL 5.7, 8 and 9. -- This is a Premium app and some features may require an in-app lifetime unlock -- For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net
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Verdict
Code Recipes and MySQL Mobile Client both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Code Recipes's written reviews are positive against 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's. MySQL Mobile Client's advantage is ratings volume (204 vs 60). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Code Recipes sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Code Recipes against 4.5 for MySQL Mobile Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 204 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Code Recipes's written reviews are positive against 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's.
Code Recipes ships an update every 2 months, MySQL Mobile Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Recipes | MySQL Mobile Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (60 ratings) — better | 4.5 (204 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 61.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 204 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fedor Obraztsov | Filippo Maguolo |
Customer experience
Code Recipes
MySQL Mobile Client
Bugs and requests
Code Recipes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MySQL Mobile Client
Reported bugs
11 issues- Chart selection issue in CarPlay Widgets
- Crash when trying to edit tables
- Crash on launch
- Queries no longer work
- Family Release not working on iPhone
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- App crashes when trying to connect to database
- Crash since update
- Multiline edit causes crash
- Can't edit single row, lost connection
- Setup issues, cannot connect
- Purchase restoration not working
Requested features
6 requests- Big number graph/widget
- Dark mode
- Multi-row display for text columns
- Delete button in edit view
- Close button in left sidebar menu
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- Shortcuts support
In-app purchases
Code Recipes
- Java samples$0.99
- C# samples$0.99
- Objective-C samples$0.99
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- C++ samples$0.99
- Python samples$0.99
- JavaScript samples$0.99
- Swift examples$0.99
- SQL samples$0.99
- PHP samples$0.99
- TypeScript samples$0.99
- Golang samples$0.99
- Оperations with example$1.99
- Pro Version – Unlimited$4.99
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
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