Comparison

Python Recipes 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

Python Recipes

This app provides runnable Python code examples and SQL queries for developers. It offers a quick reference for syntax and common tasks, with an option to edit and run your own code. Everything except running code works offline.

Highlights
  • Runnable Python code examples
  • SQL query reference
  • Code editing and execution
  • Keyword reference
  • Offline functionality (except code execution)
  • Search within code
Features
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Tap Run and the real output appears right under the code, so you know it works before it goes into your project. No IDE, no setup, no account. 370+ short examples, one task each, with comments on the tricky parts. Over 90% run in the app with one tap. Names follow PEP 8, and the output shows every value. You know what you need, but not the exact syntax: • How do I drop duplicates from a list and keep the order? • How do I add a month to a date? • How do I pull a number out of a string with a regex? Each has a working example here. • 22 sections, including strings, dicts, classes, generators, match statements, exceptions, files, and design patterns. • What changed from Python 3.0 to 3.13, with before-and-after code: dict merging with | and |=, f"{x=}", asyncio.run, except*. • Keyword reference, 200+ entries: tap a word in the code to look it up. • 200+ SQL queries: JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, window functions; more than half run on a practice database. • Search looks inside the code: type defaultdict to find every example that uses it. • Edit an example and run your version, or write your own. • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Everything except running code works offline. Free version: 320+ examples and queries, the full keyword reference, and 12 runs, 12 edits and up to 12 reference entries a day opened by tapping a word in the code (Python and SQL runs share one count). Full version: all examples and queries, unlimited edits and examples of your own, and up to 30 Python and 80 SQL runs a day. One-time purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. Maintained since 2015. WHAT'S NEW • Improved support for foldable phones and large screens.

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

Python Recipes4 screens
MySQL Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Python Recipes at 83% against MySQL Mobile Client's 62%. Python Recipes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Python Recipes sells 5 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

Python Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 211 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Python Recipes's written reviews are positive against 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python Recipes ships an update monthly, MySQL Mobile Client every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Python Recipes versus MySQL Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython RecipesMySQL Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (83 ratings) — better4.5 (211 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings83211 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

Python Recipes

All ratings83 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%

MySQL Mobile Client

All ratings209 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

Python 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

5 purchases

Python Recipes

One-time5
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • Unlock the paid topics$0.99
  • Python Samples$0.99
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  • SQL queries$0.99
  • Pro Version – Unlimited$2.99
1 purchases

MySQL Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99

Questions

Is Python Recipes free?
Python Recipes 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, Python Recipes or MySQL Mobile Client?
Python Recipes is rated higher. Python Recipes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while MySQL Mobile Client averages 4.5 from 211 ratings.
Do Python Recipes or MySQL Mobile Client have ads?
Neither Python Recipes nor MySQL Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python Recipes or MySQL Mobile Client?
Python Recipes ships an update monthly, and MySQL Mobile Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, Python Recipes was updated on November 2, 2026 and MySQL Mobile Client on November 2, 2026.

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