Comparison

MySQL Client by SQLPro vs SQL Server Mobile Client

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tabbed interface
  • Execute multiple queries
  • Cloud service support
  • SSH tunneling
  • Data export (CSV, XML, JSON)
Features
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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.

About

SQL Server Mobile Client

Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, editing, and querying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagram viewing.

Highlights
  • Secure database connection (TLS/SSH)
  • Data exploration, filtering, and searching
  • AI-assisted SQL query composition
  • Database object management
  • ER Diagram Viewer
  • Advanced data grid for editing
  • Import and export data
Features
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DB Compass for SQL Server allows you to access your MS SQL Server database directly and without any server setup. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and/or 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 • Charts & Widgets 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 to. Tested on SQL Server 2012, 2017 and Azure SQL Database. Does not support dynamic TCP port in conjunction with SSH tunnel. -- This is a Premium app that requires subscription or lifetime unlock -- Terms of Use: https://dbcompass.net/terms-and-conditions For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

MySQL Client by SQLPro4 screens
SQL Server Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Server Mobile Client at 77% against MySQL Client by SQLPro's 29%. SQL Server Mobile Client also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9). MySQL Client by SQLPro's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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. MySQL Client by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQL Server Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MySQL Client by SQLPro's written reviews are positive against 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 10 days, SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MySQL Client by SQLPro versus SQL Server Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Client by SQLProSQL Server Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (96 ratings)4.2 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

MySQL Client by SQLPro

All ratings96 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral15.3%
Negative55.9%

SQL Server Mobile Client

All ratings56 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%

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
Show 1 more
  • Allow empty password field

SQL Server Mobile Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MySQL Client by SQLPro

Subscriptions3
  • SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99
3 purchases

SQL Server Mobile Client

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Unlock$59.99

Questions

Is MySQL Client by SQLPro free?
MySQL Client by SQLPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?
SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySQL Client by SQLPro or SQL Server Mobile Client?
SQL Server Mobile Client is rated higher. MySQL Client by SQLPro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 from 56 ratings.
Do MySQL Client by SQLPro or SQL Server Mobile Client have ads?
Neither MySQL Client by SQLPro nor SQL Server Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL Client by SQLPro or SQL Server Mobile Client?
MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 10 days, and SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, MySQL Client by SQLPro was updated on September 24, 2026 and SQL Server Mobile Client on September 22, 2026.

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