Comparison

MySQL Client by SQLPro vs Noviqel

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

Noviqel

Features
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Noviqel is a professional MySQL and MariaDB client for iPhone and iPad, built for developers, database administrators, engineers, and anyone who needs reliable database access away from a desktop. Connect directly to your database server, inspect schemas, run SQL, edit data, manage table structure, create backups, restore databases, build dashboards, and keep key metrics visible with Home Screen widgets. DATABASE ACCESS • Connect to MySQL and MariaDB servers over the network • Save multiple connection profiles • Use TLS-enabled connections • Store database passwords securely in iOS Keychain • Reconnect cleanly after network changes or Airplane Mode SQL & DATA • Run SQL queries from a dedicated SQL editor • Browse tables, rows, and result sets • Edit supported rows safely using primary keys • Insert, update, and delete data • Work with JSON, text, numeric, date/time, NULL, and binary-oriented database content • Reuse SQL snippets and query history TABLE STRUCTURE • Inspect columns and metadata • Add, edit, rename, and remove supported columns • Configure data types, NULL behavior, defaults, comments, auto-increment, and timestamp options • Use guarded ALTER TABLE workflows with confirmation • Open complex DDL in the SQL editor when a visual edit would be unsafe BACKUP & RESTORE • Create SQL database backups • Restore compatible SQL dumps • Review restore compatibility before execution • Track backup and restore progress • Prevent automatic screen locking during long operations when enabled DASHBOARDS & WIDGETS • Turn SQL results into dashboard cards • Display metrics, tables, and charts • Publish selected dashboards to Home Screen widgets • Use Small, Medium, Large, and supported iPad widget sizes • Refresh dashboard snapshots in the background when iOS grants an opportunity • See when widget data was last updated PRIVACY & SECURITY Noviqel connects directly to database servers you configure. Database credentials and SQL data are not routed through a Noviqel cloud service. Passwords are stored in iOS Keychain. Optional app locking can use device authentication. Noviqel is designed as a practical mobile database workbench: fast to open, clear to navigate, and powerful enough for real administration and development tasks when you are away from your Mac or PC. MySQL and MariaDB are trademarks of their respective owners. Noviqel is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Oracle or MariaDB plc.

Screenshots

MySQL Client by SQLPro4 screens
Noviqel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noviqel at none against MySQL Client by SQLPro's 7. MySQL Client by SQLPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Noviqel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MySQL Client by SQLPro versus Noviqel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Client by SQLProNoviqel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncYevhenii Kolesnyk

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

Noviqel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Noviqel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySQL Client by SQLPro free?
MySQL Client by SQLPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noviqel free?
Noviqel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MySQL Client by SQLPro or Noviqel have ads?
Noviqel shows ads; MySQL Client by SQLPro does not.

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