Comparison

phpwin vs MySQL Mobile Client

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

phpwin

Develop and debug PHP files offline with a built-in web server and Git client. This app provides a comprehensive environment for managing PHP projects, including code editing, file management, and support for popular frameworks.

Highlights
  • PHP 8 with extensions
  • Offline web server
  • Git client
  • Code editor with auto-complete
  • File manager
  • Standalone web app support
Features
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Turn your device into a web server with php support. With phpwin, you can develop, debug and manage PHP files offline without an internet connection using Scintilla script editor phpwin is a complete web server environment with PHP including POST/GET, sessions,openssl, libxml, curl, cookies... App features: - PHP 8 with most extensions (such as MySQL, SQLite, Curl, OpenSSL, SOAP, ImageMagick, PostgreSQL...) - Custom URL rules - Set iCloud drive as document root - Git client - Code editor - Auto-Complete - Image editor - Latest version of Composer - In-App Safari Web browser - html/js/css beautifiers in script editor - Multi-tabbed script/image editor - File manager - Set as standalone web application (Wordpress and Laravel supported) - Remote file manager (access multiple accounts) - FTP/SFTP/FTPS/iCloud managers - phpMyAdmin to access remote MySQL - phpLiteAdmin - Eruda (Console for Mobile Browsers) - Profiler - Syntax validator for PHP, HTML, JS & CSS - PHP lessons - "PHP: The Right Way" Book - Split screen on iPad - Multitasking on iPad Standalone web application feature allows you to use your web application in fullscreen at startup, similar to PhoneGap but with the support of PHP. Note: phpwin doesn't include MySQL server, only phpMyAdmin. For more information & inquiries please contact me through phpwin's website

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

phpwin4 screens
MySQL Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MySQL Mobile Client at none against phpwin's shown. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (204 vs 37). phpwin's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 62%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. phpwin sells 2 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for phpwin against 4.5 for MySQL Mobile Client. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL Mobile Client has 204 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of phpwin's written reviews are positive against 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

phpwin ships an update every 6 weeks, MySQL Mobile Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
phpwin versus MySQL Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterphpwinMySQL Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (37 ratings)4.5 (204 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings37204 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiras MoussaFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

phpwin

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative16.4%

MySQL Mobile Client

All ratings204 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

phpwin

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
Show 1 more
  • Shortcuts support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

phpwin

One-time2
  • Unlock all features$4.99
  • Standalone Web Application$9.99
1 purchases

MySQL Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99

Questions

Is phpwin free?
phpwin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySQL Mobile Client free?
MySQL Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, phpwin or MySQL Mobile Client?
MySQL Mobile Client is rated higher. phpwin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while MySQL Mobile Client averages 4.5 from 204 ratings.
Do phpwin or MySQL Mobile Client have ads?
phpwin shows ads; MySQL Mobile Client does not.
Which is updated more often, phpwin or MySQL Mobile Client?
phpwin ships an update every 6 weeks, and MySQL Mobile Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, phpwin was updated on September 29, 2026 and MySQL Mobile Client on September 30, 2026.

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