Comparison

MySQL Mobile Client vs simSQL

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

Head to head
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

About

simSQL

Features
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SimSQL is an efficient and concise SQLite database tool, which provides database management, data table management, data export and other functions, which is convenient for users to view and edit SQIite database on the mobile phone or ipad.

Screenshots

MySQL Mobile Client4 screens
simSQL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: simSQL at none against MySQL Mobile Client's 1. simSQL also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. simSQL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MySQL Mobile Client versus simSQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Mobile ClientsimSQL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (207 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloWuxi Heuristic Information System Co.,Ltd

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

simSQL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MySQL Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
None

simSQL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySQL Mobile Client free?
MySQL Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is simSQL free?
simSQL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MySQL Mobile Client or simSQL have ads?
Neither MySQL Mobile Client nor simSQL shows ads.

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