Comparison

MySQL Client by SQLPro vs Secure Terminal

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 lightweight yet powerful interface for accessing and managing MySQL and MariaDB databases, including cloud services. It offers features like SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and SSH tunneling for secure connections. Export data in various formats and customize themes for an optimal user experience.

Highlights
  • MySQL & MariaDB client
  • Cloud service support (RDS, Azure, Digital Ocean)
  • SQL autocompletion & syntax highlighting
  • SSH tunneling
  • Data export (CSV, XML, JSON)
  • Tabbed interface (iPad)
  • Dark & Light themes
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

Secure Terminal

This application provides secure remote access to servers via SSH and Telnet. It supports various authentication methods, terminal emulations, and file transfer protocols. Advanced features like SFTP and port forwarding are available through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • SSH & Telnet connection
  • Password & key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • xterm-256color emulation
  • Key generation
  • Port forwarding
  • Customizable terminal
Features
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SSH Terminal to access multiple SSH server, with full support of "xterm-256color" emulation. Base Features: • SSH connection with password or key authentication: DSA, RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519 (OpenSSH format & Putty PPK) • SSH Agent • Key generation (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519) • Support for FIDO key (iPhone NFC only) • Secure Enclave Key • Support for Mosh, Sixel, iTerm2 image, ZModem and Trzsz protocols • Connection params are safely stored on Keychain • Connection history & localization • Connection through SSH proxy • Connection with Telnet protocol • External keyboard support • Terminal colors customization • Multiple font size • Image background • User font choice (fixed width only) • Pointer/Mouse support PRO Features (require in-app purchase): • Upload/Download files through SFTP • Port forwarding • Local text editor • Store unlimited connections • Files plugin support • Shortcuts support • Commands snippet • Hosts Status Dashboard • SFTP Commander • XWindow (iPad only)

Screenshots

MySQL Client by SQLPro4 screens
Secure Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Terminal at 86% against MySQL Client by SQLPro's 29%. Secure Terminal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9). MySQL Client by SQLPro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MySQL Client by SQLPro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Secure Terminal 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

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MySQL Client by SQLPro's written reviews are positive against 86% of Secure Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 6 days, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MySQL Client by SQLPro versus Secure Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Client by SQLProSecure Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (96 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB196 MB
Age rating+44+
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%

Secure Terminal

All ratings63 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.5%

User reviews

MySQL Client by SQLPro

From 96 App Store ratings

What 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

Secure Terminal

From 63 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💰 Great value, one-time purchase
  • 🆓 Free version is very capable
  • 🚀 Fast and stable performance
  • 💻 Works across multiple Apple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 UI/UX could be better
  • ❓ Lack of clear documentation
  • 🐌 Some features are slow
  • 🚫 Cannot log in without password
  • 🖱️ UI elements not always intuitive

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

Secure Terminal

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • SFTP cannot be opened when using a proxy server to connect to SSH
  • Backspace clears the entire line, hiding the current working directory
  • App crashes during docker compose pull with ZSH and ohmyzsh
  • FaceID authenticates only once per app execution
  • File transfer adds single quotes to the beginning and end of filenames
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  • Password input is case-insensitive, causing login failures
  • Background mode loses connections within ~30 seconds
  • Slide-up toolbar covers the bottom line of text when using an external keyboard
  • Pro features not working after app was offloaded/reloaded
  • App crashes frequently
  • Cannot log in to remote servers without a password
  • External keyboard shortcuts sometimes stop working
  • Background color change not working
  • Cannot insert copied password into Linux terminal

Requested features

19 requests
  • Allow adding more than one connection in free version
  • Improve UI/UX for better intuitiveness
  • Provide clear documentation for Port Forwarding
  • Add ability to format/prettify command snippets in clipboard/saved commands
  • Keep theme full dark and add plain simple b&w icon
Show 14 more
  • Make password input case-sensitive
  • Fix FaceID authentication to be more robust
  • Allow login to servers without passwords
  • Add option to place connection shortcuts on the main screen
  • Support background mode for persistent connections
  • Improve handling of symbolic links
  • Add Agent SSH functionality
  • Allow storage of multiple named keys
  • Make app protected by FaceID/TouchID on launch
  • Access iOS password manager for SSH keys
  • Remove bottom keyboard bar
  • Improve handling of external keyboard shortcuts
  • Add a way to cancel connections more clearly
  • Make the main screen less blank and improve 'connect' button placement for single-handed use

In-app purchases

7 purchases

MySQL Client by SQLPro

Subscriptions5
  • SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$41.991 Year
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  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$104.99
  • SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99
1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99

Questions

Is MySQL Client by SQLPro free?
MySQL Client by SQLPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Terminal free?
Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySQL Client by SQLPro or Secure Terminal?
Secure Terminal is rated higher. MySQL Client by SQLPro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Secure Terminal averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.
Do MySQL Client by SQLPro or Secure Terminal have ads?
Neither MySQL Client by SQLPro nor Secure Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL Client by SQLPro or Secure Terminal?
MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 6 days, and Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, MySQL Client by SQLPro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Secure Terminal on November 3, 2026.

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