MySQL Mobile Client vs DevTools Extension
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
DevTools Extension
A browser extension for Safari that provides web developers with essential tools. It allows inspection of console logs, DOM elements, network requests, resources like localStorage and cookies, and source code.
- Console logging and command execution
- DOM node and computed style inspection
- Network requests and responses monitoring
- Resource inspection (localStorage, cookies, etc.)
- Webpage source code viewing
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DevTools extension for web developer in Safari: 1，Console - allow us to see errors, run commands, examine variables, and much more. 2，Elements - view dom node and computed style 3，Network - network requests and responses 4，Resources - view localStorage, sessionStorage, cookies, scripts, css and images. 5，Source - source code of webpage
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MySQL Mobile Client at 4.5 against DevTools Extension's 3.5. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (209 vs 17). DevTools Extension's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. DevTools Extension asks for nothing beyond the download.
MySQL Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL Mobile Client has 209 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 62% positive.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, DevTools Extension every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | DevTools Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (209 ratings) — better | 3.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews — better | 61.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 209 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | 浩鑫 庄 |
Customer experience
MySQL Mobile Client
DevTools Extension
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
DevTools Extension
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
DevTools Extension
No in-app purchases
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