Comparison

SQLPro Studio database client vs MySQL Mobile Client

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SQLPro Studio database client

A premium database client and management tool for popular SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. It offers features such as SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and secure SSH tunneling for efficient database interaction.

Highlights
  • SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tabbed interface
  • Database tree navigation
  • SSH tunneling
  • Support for multiple databases
Features
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SQLPro Studio is the premium database client and management tool for Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Snowflake databases. Some of the great features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting with customizable themes (including dark). + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Context aware database tree navigation, including quick access to tables, views, columns, indexes and much more! + NTLMv2 supported (but not required). + Netbios support. + SSH Tunnelling (password and private key authentication). SQLPro Studio supports the following database servers: + MySQL & MariaDB + PostgreSQL + Microsoft SQL Server (2005 and above) + Snowflake 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

MySQL Mobile Client

Access and manage your MySQL databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring data, creating tables, running queries with AI assistance, and monitoring server status. It supports secure connections and various data management features.

Highlights
  • Secure TLS and SSH tunnel connections
  • AI-assisted query composition
  • Table creation and structure alteration
  • Data exploration, filtering, and sorting
  • Database object management
  • Server status monitoring and statistics
  • ER Diagram Viewer
Features
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DB Compass for MySQL allows you to access your MySQL database directly without any server setup. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and SSH tunnel • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Assisted table creation and alter structure • Explore, filter, sort, and quick search table data • Query script with A.I. assisted composition and plan analysis • Database objects (tables, views, procedures, etc.) • Database statistics, sessions manager, server status graphs • ER Diagram Viewer • Advanced data grid for browse, edit, conditional formatting • Blob field preview, import and export • Job Activity Monitor • User list and Privileges • Import and Export in multiple formats • iCloud Sync for SQL and JS scripts • SQL plan analysis • Execute queries with Shortcuts App • User Charts • Widgets for User Charts OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect. Tested on MySQL 5.7, 8 and 9. -- This is a Premium app and some features may require an in-app lifetime unlock -- For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

SQLPro Studio database client4 screens
MySQL Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQLPro Studio database client at weekly against MySQL Mobile Client's every 4 weeks. SQLPro Studio database client also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked) and review sentiment (72% vs 62%). MySQL Mobile Client's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (204 vs 62). 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. SQLPro Studio database client sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySQL Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 204 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of SQLPro Studio database client's written reviews are positive against 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLPro Studio database client ships an update weekly, MySQL Mobile Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SQLPro Studio database client versus MySQL Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLPro Studio database clientMySQL Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (62 ratings)4.5 (204 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings62204 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

SQLPro Studio database client

All ratings62 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative25.0%

MySQL Mobile Client

All ratings204 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

SQLPro Studio database client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MySQL Mobile Client

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Chart selection issue in CarPlay Widgets
  • Crash when trying to edit tables
  • Crash on launch
  • Queries no longer work
  • Family Release not working on iPhone
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  • App crashes when trying to connect to database
  • Crash since update
  • Multiline edit causes crash
  • Can't edit single row, lost connection
  • Setup issues, cannot connect
  • Purchase restoration not working

Requested features

6 requests
  • Big number graph/widget
  • Dark mode
  • Multi-row display for text columns
  • Delete button in edit view
  • Close button in left sidebar menu
Show 1 more
  • Shortcuts support

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SQLPro Studio database client

Subscriptions3
  • SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$108.991 Year
  • SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$108.991 Year
One-time1
  • SQLPro Studio - Lifetime$219.99
1 purchases

MySQL Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99

Questions

Is SQLPro Studio database client free?
SQLPro Studio database client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySQL Mobile Client free?
MySQL Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLPro Studio database client or MySQL Mobile Client?
MySQL Mobile Client is rated higher. SQLPro Studio database client averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while MySQL Mobile Client averages 4.5 from 204 ratings.
Do SQLPro Studio database client or MySQL Mobile Client have ads?
Neither SQLPro Studio database client nor MySQL Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLPro Studio database client or MySQL Mobile Client?
SQLPro Studio database client ships an update weekly, and MySQL Mobile Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, SQLPro Studio database client was updated on September 24, 2026 and MySQL Mobile Client on September 21, 2026.

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