Comparison

MySQL Client by SQLPro vs TablePlus

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

TablePlus

Manage databases efficiently on iOS with a user-friendly interface and robust features. Supports multiple drivers, secure connections, direct data editing, advanced filtering, and smart query editing.

Highlights
  • Multiple database drivers
  • Secure SSH tunneling and TLS
  • Direct data and structure editing
  • Advanced data filtering
  • Smart query editor
  • Export data via email/AirDrop
  • Multi-database support
Features
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Description: With a simple design and powerful features, TablePlus makes database management easier, faster & more efficient on your iOS devices. - Multiple drivers: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cassandra, Cockroach, Redis... - Database security at its best: SSH tunneling, TLS encrypt end-to-end. - Edit data rows, table structure, or query results directly with just a touch, review generated SQL before submitting. - Quickly see the records you need using multiple advanced filters. - Easily export data and send it directly via email, AirDrop... - Working with multiple databases or connections at the same time. - A smart query editor with code highlighter and auto-completion. Privacy Policy: https://tableplus.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://tableplus.com/legal

Screenshots

MySQL Client by SQLPro4 screens
TablePlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TablePlus at 77% against MySQL Client by SQLPro's 29%. TablePlus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MySQL Client by SQLPro's written reviews are positive against 77% of TablePlus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 10 days, TablePlus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MySQL Client by SQLPro versus TablePlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Client by SQLProTablePlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (96 ratings)4.4 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews76.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncTablePlus Inc

Customer experience

MySQL Client by SQLPro

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

TablePlus

All ratings77 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.1%

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

TablePlus

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

TablePlus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is MySQL Client by SQLPro free?
MySQL Client by SQLPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySQL Client by SQLPro or TablePlus?
TablePlus is rated higher. MySQL Client by SQLPro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while TablePlus averages 4.4 from 77 ratings.
Do MySQL Client by SQLPro or TablePlus have ads?
Neither MySQL Client by SQLPro nor TablePlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL Client by SQLPro or TablePlus?
MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 10 days, and TablePlus weekly. Most recently, MySQL Client by SQLPro was updated on September 24, 2026 and TablePlus on September 21, 2026.

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