MySQL Mobile Client vs Ocean for DO
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
Ocean for DO
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.
- Manage Droplets
- Monitor Databases
- Control Load Balancers
- View App Logs
- Manage Domains
- Resize Volumes
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Manage your DigitalOcean droplets, databases, spaces and much more. Take your infra anywhere you go with Ocean, the third party client for DigitalOcean! ◆ 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 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.global/ocean/terms This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by DigitalOcean LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MySQL Mobile Client at 4.5 against Ocean for DO's 3.0. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Ocean for DO's advantage is chart position (#98 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
Both are free to download. MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ocean for DO sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MySQL Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL Mobile Client has 209 ratings behind it against 18, 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 Ocean for DO's.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, Ocean for DO every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | Ocean for DO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (209 ratings) — better | 3.0 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 209 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #98 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | FarFetched |
Customer experience
MySQL Mobile Client
Ocean for DO
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
Ocean for DO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
Ocean for DO
- Ultimate (Monthly)$2.491 Month
- OCEAN Ultimate$2.497 Days
- ULTIMATE$6.991 Year
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- Ultimate (Yearly)$9.991 Year
- Unlimited (Lifetime)$12.00
- Ultimate (Lifetime)$24.00
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