# MySQL Mobile Client vs XML Viewer & XML Editor

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySQL Mobile Client | XML Viewer & XML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-mobile-client/id1406175528/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | #169 |
| Size | 132 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) |

## What reviewers say

### MySQL Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-mobile-client/id1406175528)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURES | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Visually polished and functional
- 🚀 Responsive and engaged developer
- 💻 Desktop quality features
- 📱 Useful for mobile database management
- 💡 Great widgets for home screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Useless without paying
- 💰 Price not clear upfront
- 🚫 Limited free functionality
- ❌ Crippled free version
- ❓ No clear explanation of features

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Big number graph/widget
- Dark mode
- Multi-row display for text columns
- Delete button in edit view
- Close button in left sidebar menu


### XML Viewer & XML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #187 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access (Supporter) | $9.99 | per year |
| All access (Partner) | $14.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary+) | $19.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access (Supporter) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*