MySQL Mobile Client vs Parquet Viewer
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
Parquet Viewer
Easily read and query data from Parquet files directly on your iPhone or iPad. This utility app eliminates the need for complex programming libraries, offering a straightforward way to access your data.
- Open and view Parquet files
- Query data using SQL
- Directly on iPhone/iPad
- No programming libraries needed
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Parquet Viewer is a fast and easy parquet file reader. It lets you read parquet files directly on your iPhone/iPad. Perfect for a quick viewing of your parquet files, no need to fiddle with any programming libraries. Features: - Open & view data in parquet files - Query data using SQL Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySQL Mobile Client at 62% against Parquet Viewer's 0%. Parquet Viewer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Parquet Viewer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Parquet Viewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | Parquet Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (209 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 209 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | An Sinh Pham |
Customer experience
MySQL Mobile Client
Parquet Viewer
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
Parquet Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
Parquet Viewer
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
- 10 Credits$4.99
- 30 Credits$9.99
- 100 Credits$29.99
Questions
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