MySQL Client by SQLPro vs HiSQL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- SQL autocompletion
- Syntax highlighting
- Tabbed interface
- Execute multiple queries
- Cloud service support
- SSH tunneling
- Data export (CSV, XML, JSON)
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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.
HiSQL
Connect to and manage MySQL databases from your mobile device. Perform CRUD operations, utilize SSH tunneling, and enjoy smart SQL formatting. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like multiple connections and data export.
- CRUD operations on MySQL
- SSH tunneling
- SSL connection option
- IntelliSense and SQL formatting
- Execution plan visualization
- iCloud Sync for profiles
- Data export to CSV, JSON, SQL
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Basic Features (Free): • Perform CRUD operations on MySQL databases. • Built-in SSH tunneling with password or key authentication. • Optional SSL connection for enhanced security. • Smart IntelliSense and SQL formatting. • Explain and visualize execution plans. • Light and dark themes for comfortable use. • iCloud Sync for your connection profiles. Pro Features (with in-app purchase): • Manage multiple MySQL connections. • Export query results to CSV, JSON, and SQL formats. • Access advanced syntax highlighting themes for SQL scripts. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hisql-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiSQL at 100% against MySQL Client by SQLPro's 29%. HiSQL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). MySQL Client by SQLPro's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. MySQL Client by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and HiSQL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HiSQL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL Client by SQLPro has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MySQL Client by SQLPro's written reviews are positive against 100% of HiSQL's.
MySQL Client by SQLPro ships an update every 10 days, HiSQL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Client by SQLPro | HiSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (96 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hankinsoft Development Inc | 丹 姜 |
Customer experience
MySQL Client by SQLPro
HiSQL
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
HiSQL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Client by SQLPro
- SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99
HiSQL
- Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$6.991 Year
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