MySQL Mobile Client vs Python Recipes Pro
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
Python Recipes Pro
Learn programming with curated code recipes for Python and SQL. Find ready-to-use solutions for common tasks, perfect for exam preparation or quick reference. Access all examples offline on iOS and macOS.
- Python code recipes
- SQL code recipes
- Offline access
- Quick search functionality
- Exam and interview preparation
- Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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An everyday Python reference, from strings and collections to threading and design patterns. Every example comes with an explanation, and most of them run. The construct is on the tip of your tongue, but the exact syntax slips away: • How do you sort a dictionary by value? • How do you serialize a class to JSON and read it back? • How do you start a thread and wait for the result? The app answers with a working example; all that is left is to fit it to your task. • 22 sections: basic types, arrays and collections, classes, files, serialization, functions and lambdas, exceptions, regular expressions, threading, databases, algorithms, design patterns. • Run in the app: the example actually runs and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection; the daily limit is 30 runs. • What changed in new versions: 8 sections from Python 3.0 to 3.13, with the old and the new code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: over 200 articles, browsable as a list or searchable by word. • SQL alongside: over 200 queries against a live practice database (JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types). Queries have their own daily limit. • Edit examples and add your own; they stay in the app and are always at hand. • Search looks inside the code itself, not just the titles: remember a fragment and you will find the example. • Everything except running works offline: examples, search, favorites. • Comfortable to read: light and dark themes, your own font and size, line numbers, and long lines wrap instead of spilling off the screen. Examples are drawn from professional sources and verified by running them. Built by a developer for developers. In active development since 2015.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MySQL Mobile Client at Free against Python Recipes Pro's $2.99. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (204 vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Python Recipes Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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
MySQL Mobile Client is free to download; Python Recipes Pro costs $2.99 up front. MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Python Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Python Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL Mobile Client has 204 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of MySQL Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 80% of Python Recipes Pro's.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, Python Recipes Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | Python Recipes Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (204 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 204 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #106 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Fedor Obraztsov |
Customer experience
MySQL Mobile Client
Python Recipes Pro
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
Python Recipes Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
Python Recipes Pro
No in-app purchases
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