MySQL Client by SQLPro vs MySQL Mobile Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySQL Client by SQLPro
This app provides a powerful yet lightweight interface for accessing and managing MySQL and MariaDB databases. It offers features like SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and support for cloud services. Users can execute multiple queries, export data, and utilize SSH tunneling for secure connections.
- SQL autocompletion
- Syntax highlighting
- Tabbed interface
- Execute multiple queries
- Cloud service support
- SSH tunneling
- Data export (CSV, XML, JSON)
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SQLPro for MySQL is a lightweight but powerful MySQL and MariaDB database client, which allows quick and simple access to MySQL/MariaDB Servers including cloud services such as Amazon RDS, Microsoft Azure and Digital Ocean. Some of the great features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting. + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Support for executing multiple queries at once. + Quick access to tables, columns and more. + Dark & Light themes which can be switched manually or automatically adjusted by your devices brightness. + Netbios support. + Export options including CSV, XML and JSON. + SSH Tunnelling (password authentication & private key auth). SQLPro for MySQL works with MySQL & MariaDB. It will not work with other database servers such as MSSQL, PostgresSQL or Oracle. Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as either a Lifetime Purchase or through a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
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
The clearest difference is rating: MySQL Mobile Client at 4.5 against MySQL Client by SQLPro's 3.9. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 29%). MySQL Client by SQLPro's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. MySQL Client by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MySQL Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 204 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MySQL Client by SQLPro's written reviews are positive against 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's.
MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 10 days, MySQL Mobile Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Client by SQLPro | MySQL Mobile Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (96 ratings) | 4.5 (204 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | 61.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 96 | 204 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hankinsoft Development Inc | Filippo Maguolo |
Customer experience
MySQL Client by SQLPro
MySQL Mobile Client
User reviews
MySQL Client by SQLPro
From 96 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great UI design
- 🚀 Works well on iPad
- 👍 Developer responsiveness
- 👍 SSH tunneling support
- 👍 Good for mobile database access
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 💸 Unethical pricing model
- 🚫 Useless without payment
- ❌ Deceptive free listing
- 😩 Forced subscriptions
MySQL Mobile Client
From 204 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Visually polished and functional
- 🚀 Responsive and engaged developer
- 💻 Desktop quality features
- 📱 Useful for mobile database management
- 💡 Great widgets for home screen
Room to improve
- 💸 Useless without paying
- 💰 Price not clear upfront
- 🚫 Limited free functionality
- ❌ Crippled free version
- ❓ No clear explanation of features
Bugs and requests
MySQL Client by SQLPro
Reported bugs
9 issues- Garbled Chinese characters in export
- App crashes on SSH connection
- Plugin sha256_password could not be loaded
- Cannot connect without password
- Cannot view query results on free version
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- Cannot edit data after upgrade
- Cannot restore subscription
- Cannot set timezone
- Access denied for root@randomId.skybroadbrand
Requested features
6 requests- XLSX export with Chinese characters
- Chinese language version
- Support for private SSH keys
- Refresh icon for queries
- Set timezone for connections
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- Allow empty password field
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
MySQL Client by SQLPro
- SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
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