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.
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
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.
- Open XML files locally or in iCloud
- Convert XML to PDF
- Table view for XML data
- Syntax highlighting
- Breadcrumb navigation
- Dark mode support
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | XML Viewer & XML Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (207 ratings) — better | 2.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews — better | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #141 — better | #169 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Utsav Mangla |
Customer experience
MySQL Mobile Client
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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
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
XML Viewer & XML Editor
- 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
- Lifetime access (Supporter)$9.99
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