Comparison

MySQL Mobile Client vs Digital Ocean Mobile

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

Digital Ocean Mobile

Manage your cloud infrastructure on the go. Monitor droplet stats, databases, load balancers, and apps. View logs in real-time and manage domains and volumes.

Highlights
  • Manage Droplets
  • Monitor Databases
  • Control Load Balancers
  • View App Logs
  • Manage Domains
  • Resize Volumes
Features
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Manage your Digital Ocean droplets, databases, spaces and much more. Take DigitalOcean anywhere you go with Ocean! ◆ DROPLETS - View Droplet Info - Check Droplet Stats (Bandwidth, CPU, Memory, Disk) - Browse Droplets on all your project(s) - Rename Droplet - Reset root password on a Droplet - Turn on/off Droplet - Destroy Droplet ◆ DATABASES - View DB Cluster Info - Browse DBs on all your project(s) - Destroy DB Cluster ◆ LOAD BALANCERS - View Load Balancer Info - Browse Load Balancers on all your project(s) - Detach Droplets - Remove Forwarding Rules ◆ APPS - View App Info - Browse Apps on all your project(s) - View Logs in real time ◆ DOMAINS - View Domain Records - Browse Domains on all your project(s) ◆ VOLUMES - View Volume Info - Browse Volumes on all your project(s) - Resize Volume - Detach Droplet That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. API tokens are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Ocean is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/get-ocean/ocean 3. This is not a replacement for the DigitalOcean website. Certain actions, such as creating new projects, should be done directly in the web dashboard. © FarFetched 2025. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.global/ocean/terms

Screenshots

MySQL Mobile Client4 screens
Digital Ocean Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MySQL Mobile Client at 4.5 against Digital Ocean Mobile's 3.7. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 20%) and ratings volume (204 vs 9). Digital Ocean Mobile's advantage is chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Digital Ocean Mobile sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL Mobile Client has 204 ratings behind it against 9, 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 20% of Digital Ocean Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, Digital Ocean Mobile every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MySQL Mobile Client versus Digital Ocean Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Mobile ClientDigital Ocean Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (204 ratings) — better3.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings204 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloFarFetched

Customer experience

MySQL Mobile Client

All ratings204 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative34.0%

Digital Ocean Mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Digital Ocean Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MySQL Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
6 purchases

Digital Ocean Mobile

Subscriptions4
  • Ultimate (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • OCEAN Ultimate$2.497 Days
  • ULTIMATE$6.991 Year
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  • Ultimate (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited (Lifetime)$12.00
  • Ultimate (Lifetime)$24.00

Questions

Is MySQL Mobile Client free?
MySQL Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Ocean Mobile free?
Digital Ocean Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySQL Mobile Client or Digital Ocean Mobile?
MySQL Mobile Client is rated higher. MySQL Mobile Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Digital Ocean Mobile averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.
Do MySQL Mobile Client or Digital Ocean Mobile have ads?
Neither MySQL Mobile Client nor Digital Ocean Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL Mobile Client or Digital Ocean Mobile?
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and Digital Ocean Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, MySQL Mobile Client was updated on September 21, 2026 and Digital Ocean Mobile on September 21, 2026.

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