MySQL Mobile Client vs SQL 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
SQL Recipes Pro
Learn SQL syntax with over 150 tested code examples for common queries and commands. Find ready-to-use solutions for database tasks, perfect for exam prep or interviews. Access all examples offline and search quickly by code or topic.
- 150+ SQL code examples
- Offline access
- Quick search functionality
- Exam and interview preparation
- Cross-platform (iOS/macOS)
- Tested code recipes
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An everyday SQL reference, from your first SELECT to window functions. Every query comes with an explanation, and most of them run. • 39 sections: filtering, sorting, calculated fields, functions, GROUP BY, window functions, subqueries, JOIN, UNION, INSERT and UPDATE, data types, tables, views. • Run in the app: more than half of the queries execute against a live practice database, and the result table appears below the query. Needs an internet connection; the practice database allows 80 runs a day. • Changes in new versions: 7 sections from SQL-92 to SQL:2023, showing what each standard added, with the old and the new query side by side. • Dialects compared: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Firebird, Access. Where they differ, each one is shown separately. • The practice database is the classic MySQL world sample database: countries, cities, languages. The tables are described in the app. • Edit any query and run it again; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own queries; they stay in the app and are always at hand. • Search by section name or by a fragment of a query. • Everything except running works offline: queries, search, favorites. • Light and dark themes, font and size, line numbers, soft wrapping. Every query example is drawn from trusted sources and thoroughly tested. 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 SQL Recipes Pro's $1.99. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). SQL Recipes Pro's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). 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; SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99 up front. MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQL Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SQL 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 207 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of SQL Recipes Pro's.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, SQL Recipes Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | SQL Recipes Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (207 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | 3 |
| 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 | — | #112 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Fedor Obraztsov |
Customer experience
MySQL Mobile Client
SQL 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
SQL Recipes Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
SQL Recipes Pro
No in-app purchases
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