Comparison

MySQL Mobile Client vs blob

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

blob

This app provides a unique binary encoding method and supports multiple data formats like hex, decimal, and base64. It ensures type safety for data conversions and keeps a history of performed actions for debugging. Additional tools like substring and random bytes are also included.

Highlights
  • Blob encoding (base256)
  • Multiple data formats (binary, hex, base64, etc.)
  • Type-safe data actions
  • Action history log
  • Substring tool
  • Random bytes generator
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blob brings binary to your shortcuts. - blob encoding! a base256 format that makes data distinct and type safe. - other formats! supports binary, hex, decimal, base32, base64, and xxd data. and UTF-8, and ascii text. - type safety! blob actions use consistent parameter and return value labels to ensure you're using what you want, where you want it. - no more encoding blunders! each action either performs text -> data or data -> text, so you never end up encoding your encoded string, or interpreting encoded data as text. - keep track! the app records every action to view, share, and debug. - additional tools! Substring and Random Bytes because they're helpful.

Screenshots

MySQL Mobile Client4 screens
blob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MySQL Mobile Client at Free against blob's $2.00. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). blob's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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

MySQL Mobile Client is free to download; blob costs $2.00 up front. MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. blob asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

blob holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL Mobile Client has 207 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, blob every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MySQL Mobile Client versus blob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Mobile Clientblob
PriceFree — better$2.00
Rating4.5 (207 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloX-AMZ LLC

Customer experience

MySQL Mobile Client

All ratings207 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative34.0%

blob

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

blob

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MySQL Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
None

blob

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySQL Mobile Client free?
MySQL Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is blob free?
blob costs $2.00, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySQL Mobile Client or blob?
blob is rated higher. MySQL Mobile Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while blob averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MySQL Mobile Client or blob have ads?
Neither MySQL Mobile Client nor blob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL Mobile Client or blob?
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and blob every 3 months. Most recently, MySQL Mobile Client was updated on October 12, 2026 and blob on October 8, 2026.

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