# MySQL Mobile Client vs Ocean for DO

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 (#103 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySQL Mobile Client | Ocean for DO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysql-mobile-client/id1406175528/reviews)** | [3.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-for-do/id6748593720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 132 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## What reviewers say

### MySQL Mobile Client

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

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


### Ocean for DO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-for-do/id6748593720)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| OCEAN Ultimate | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| ULTIMATE | $6.99 | per year |
| Ultimate (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Lifetime) | $12.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate (Lifetime) | $24.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MySQL Mobile Client free?

MySQL Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ocean for DO free?

Ocean for DO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MySQL Mobile Client or Ocean for DO?

MySQL Mobile Client is rated higher. MySQL Mobile Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Ocean for DO averages 3.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do MySQL Mobile Client or Ocean for DO have ads?

Neither MySQL Mobile Client nor Ocean for DO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MySQL Mobile Client or Ocean for DO?

MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ocean for DO every 3 months. Most recently, MySQL Mobile Client was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ocean for DO on October 24, 2026.

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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.*