MySQL Mobile Client vs SQL Recipes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SQL Recipes
Learn SQL with over 200 queries and explanations, covering various SQL standards and dialects. Practice on a sample database with runnable queries and a comprehensive keyword reference. Edit existing queries or add your own.
- 200+ SQL queries with explanations
- Keyword and function reference
- Dialect comparison (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
- Practice database with runnable queries
- Edit and add custom queries
- Offline access (except query execution)
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200+ SQL queries with explanations, 120+ of them free. Tap Run and see the result table right in the app. An everyday SQL cheat sheet, from your first SELECT to window functions. • 39 sections, including filtering, sorting, calculated fields, functions, GROUP BY, window functions, subqueries, JOIN, UNION, INSERT and UPDATE, data types, tables, views. • Changes by standard: 7 sections from SQL-92 to SQL:2023, with before-and-after queries. • Keyword and function reference: over 180 articles. Browse, search, or tap a word in a query to open its article. • Dialects compared: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Oracle, Firebird, Access. Where they differ, the dialect-specific variants are shown. • Practice database: the classic MySQL “world” sample (countries, cities, spoken languages); its tables are described in the app. • Run in the app: more than half of the queries execute against the practice database, and the result table appears directly below the query. Requires an internet connection. • Search covers the queries themselves, not just titles: type a fragment you remember and find the query. • Edit queries and rerun the runnable ones; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own queries; they are saved in the app. • Everything except running queries works offline. No account needed. Queries are curated from professional sources and checked before release: the code works and is easy to follow. FREE VERSION • 12 runs and 12 edits a day • Full keyword and function reference; tap a word in a query for up to 12 articles a day • Up to 5 queries of your own The full version unlocks every query, removes the limits on edits and on your own queries, and raises the daily run limit to 80. One-time purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. The CodePro project has been in active development since 2015. WHAT'S NEW • Improved support for foldable phones and large screens.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Recipes at 91% against MySQL Mobile Client's 62%. SQL Recipes also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). MySQL Mobile Client's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQL Recipes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SQL Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 109 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 91% of SQL Recipes's.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, SQL Recipes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | SQL Recipes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (209 ratings) | 4.9 (109 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | 91.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 209 — better | 109 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Fedor Obraztsov |
Customer experience
MySQL Mobile Client
SQL Recipes
Bugs and 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
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- Shortcuts support
SQL Recipes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
SQL Recipes
- Оperations with example$0.99
- Unlock the paid topics$0.99
- Pro Version – Unlimited$1.99
Questions
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