Comparison

MySQL Mobile Client vs XML Viewer & XML Editor

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

XML Viewer & XML Editor

Easily open and read XML files on your iPhone with a structured display. Convert XML to PDF, view in table format, and use syntax highlighting for clarity. Offers dark mode and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Open XML files locally or in iCloud
  • Convert XML to PDF
  • Table view for XML data
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Breadcrumb navigation
  • Dark mode support
Features
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XML Viewer - Open .XML Files on iPhone Looking for an easy way to open XML files on your iPhone? This XML Viewer app makes it simple to open and read .XML files with a clean, structured display and rich feature set — from IRS tax forms and XBRL financial reports to RSS feeds, configuration files, and more. Perfect For: ► IRS e-File XML & XBRL tax documents ► SEC EDGAR financial filings in XML/XBRL format ► Health records (HL7, CDA), insurance EOBs ► RSS/Atom feeds, web sitemaps, API responses ► Software config files (plist, SVG, GPX, KML) Features: ► Open .XML Files on iOS – Seamlessly open XML files stored locally or in iCloud. ► PDF Conversion – Convert e-tax forms, invoices, and reports from XML to a readable PDF format. Ideal for IRS submissions and financial filings. ► Table View – Read XML files with attributes and child nodes displayed in an intuitive table format (requires upgrade). ► Syntax Highlighting – View XML files like a pro with syntax highlighting, making it easy to identify tags, attributes, and values. ► Breadcrumb – Easily navigate through complex XML structures with breadcrumbs, ensuring a smooth browsing experience for larger files. ► Dark Mode – Protect your eyes with dark and light theme options, perfect for any lighting condition(requires upgrade). ► Ad-Free Experience – Enjoy a distraction-free environment with no ads for enhanced productivity. Whether you're a developer inspecting API responses, an accountant handling XBRL reports, or just need to read an XML file someone sent you — XML Viewer has you covered. Check out our privacy policy at https://sites.google.com/view/xml-viewer-editor-app/privacy-policy and our terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Download XML app now and get confident with XML on iOS!

Screenshots

MySQL Mobile Client4 screens
XML Viewer & XML Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySQL Mobile Client at 62% against XML Viewer & XML Editor's 5%. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (207 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XML Viewer & XML Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySQL Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL Mobile Client has 207 ratings behind it against 2, 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 5% of XML Viewer & XML Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MySQL Mobile Client versus XML Viewer & XML Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Mobile ClientXML Viewer & XML Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (207 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings207 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#141 — better#169
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloUtsav Mangla

Customer experience

MySQL Mobile Client

All ratings207 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative34.0%

XML Viewer & XML Editor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative89.5%

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

XML Viewer & XML Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MySQL Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
5 purchases

XML Viewer & XML Editor

Subscriptions4
  • All access (Supporter)$9.991 Year
  • All access (Partner)$14.991 Year
  • All access (Visionary+)$19.991 Year
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  • All access (Visionary)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access (Supporter)$9.99

Questions

Is MySQL Mobile Client free?
MySQL Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XML Viewer & XML Editor free?
XML Viewer & XML Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySQL Mobile Client or XML Viewer & XML Editor?
MySQL Mobile Client is rated higher. MySQL Mobile Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while XML Viewer & XML Editor averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MySQL Mobile Client or XML Viewer & XML Editor have ads?
Neither MySQL Mobile Client nor XML Viewer & XML Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL Mobile Client or XML Viewer & XML Editor?
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. Most recently, MySQL Mobile Client was updated on October 12, 2026 and XML Viewer & XML Editor on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, MySQL Mobile Client or XML Viewer & XML Editor?
MySQL Mobile Client currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and XML Viewer & XML Editor at #169. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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