Comparison

MySQL Client by SQLPro vs Parquet Viewer

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

Parquet Viewer

Easily read and query data from Parquet files directly on your iPhone or iPad. This utility app eliminates the need for complex programming libraries, offering a straightforward way to access your data.

Highlights
  • Open and view Parquet files
  • Query data using SQL
  • Directly on iPhone/iPad
  • No programming libraries needed
Features
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Parquet Viewer is a fast and easy parquet file reader. It lets you read parquet files directly on your iPhone/iPad. Perfect for a quick viewing of your parquet files, no need to fiddle with any programming libraries. Features: - Open & view data in parquet files - Query data using SQL Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MySQL Client by SQLPro4 screens
Parquet Viewer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySQL Client by SQLPro at 29% against Parquet Viewer's 0%. MySQL Client by SQLPro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Parquet Viewer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Parquet Viewer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update weekly, Parquet Viewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MySQL Client by SQLPro versus Parquet Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Client by SQLProParquet Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncAn Sinh Pham

Customer experience

MySQL Client by SQLPro

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

Parquet Viewer

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Parquet Viewer

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
6 purchases

Parquet Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Credits$4.99
  • 30 Credits$9.99
  • 100 Credits$29.99

Questions

Is MySQL Client by SQLPro free?
MySQL Client by SQLPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parquet Viewer free?
Parquet Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MySQL Client by SQLPro or Parquet Viewer have ads?
Neither MySQL Client by SQLPro nor Parquet Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL Client by SQLPro or Parquet Viewer?
MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update weekly, and Parquet Viewer every 6 weeks. Most recently, MySQL Client by SQLPro was updated on October 12, 2026 and Parquet Viewer on September 30, 2026.

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