# MySQL Client by SQLPro vs Secure Terminal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Terminal at 85% 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 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MySQL Client by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MySQL Client by SQLPro's written reviews are positive against 85% of Secure Terminal's.

MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 10 days, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySQL Client by SQLPro | Secure Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-client-by-sqlpro/id1270754173/reviews) | **[4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hankinsoft Development Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305178629) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### MySQL Client by SQLPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-client-by-sqlpro/id1270754173)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SQLPro Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| SQLPro Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Premium - Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI design
- 🚀 Works well on iPad
- 👍 Developer responsiveness
- 👍 SSH tunneling support
- 👍 Good for mobile database access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 💸 Unethical pricing model
- 🚫 Useless without payment
- ❌ Deceptive free listing
- 😩 Forced subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- XLSX export with Chinese characters
- Chinese language version
- Support for private SSH keys
- Refresh icon for queries
- Set timezone for connections


### Secure Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURE | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 61 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 10 days, and Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, MySQL Client by SQLPro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Secure Terminal on September 23, 2026.

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