MySQL Mobile Client vs SSH, SFTP, databases
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
SSH, SFTP, databases
A comprehensive toolkit for developers, offering SSH, SFTP, and database management on iOS and iPadOS. It provides real PTY terminals, secure file transfers, and support for multiple database engines over SSH connections, all with a one-time purchase.
- Real PTY terminals with custom fonts and ANSI color
- SFTP file management with archive support
- Eight database engines over SSH
- Port forwarding (local and remote)
- Live host widgets for system monitoring
- SSH key and password authentication
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Boopbeep is a native SSH, SFTP, and database client for iOS and iPadOS. Real PTY terminals — vim, tmux, htop, nano, less, anything that needs one. 24-bit ANSI color. Persistent sessions across tabs. A glassy, reorderable key strip with Esc, Tab, arrows, pipes, and Ctrl/F-keys one tap above the keyboard. Pinch to zoom, custom fonts (with Powerline and Nerd Font support), tune cursor blink, bell, scrollback, emulation. Eight databases over SSH — Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB, Consul KV, etcd — tunneled through the same connection. Type-aware result grid, schema browser, query history, session monitor, ER diagram. Passwordless local auth supported. Live host widgets — CPU, memory, disk, load — polled over SSH. Distro logos (Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Fedora, Alpine, macOS, BSD, more) next to host names everywhere. Port forwarding, built in. Local (-L) and remote (-R) TCP tunnels through SSH — no exposed ports, no extra binaries. EVERY FEATURE, INCLUDED Pay once. No subscriptions, no Pro tier, no feature gates. TERMINAL (SSH) • Multiple tabs, persistent sessions per host • Real PTY — vim, tmux, htop, less, nano • Reorderable key strip: Esc, Tab, |, /, ~, arrows, Ctrl, F1–F12 • Pinch to zoom, custom fonts (with Powerline and Nerd Font support), scrollback, cursor blink, bell (audio + haptic), keep-alive, emulation • Prevent device sleep, auto-close tab on logout • Per-host command history above the keyboard • Tab labels show running TUI (htop, vim, tmux) or last command FILES (SFTP) • Tabs, list/grid, breadcrumbs, sort by name/date/size/kind • Drag-and-drop to other apps, Open with… • Folder and recursive search • Archive: zip, tar, tar.gz, tar.bz2, tar.xz, 7z, rar, gz, bz2, xz • Upload, download, move, copy, delete, duplicate • Auto-download size limit, hidden files, POSIX permissions DATABASES • Eight engines tunneled over SSH — no exposed ports • Passwordless local auth where supported • Live SQL highlighting, multi-statement scripts • Type-aware result grid — timestamps, numerics, UUIDs, JSON, BYTEA — NULL styling, filter, sort, auto-sized columns • Cell preview (text + hex), export rows as CSV / JSON • Schema browser — tables, views, functions, triggers, Redis keys, Mongo collections, KV paths — counts, sizes, TTLs • ER diagram — pannable, pinch-to-zoom, draggable, FK lines, export PNG • Live session monitor, terminate backends • Per-connection saved query history, read-only lock • SQLite files pulled via SFTP, opened locally, pushed back on save PORT FORWARDING • Local (-L) — reach a remote database or admin panel from your device • Remote (-R) — expose something local through the server • Per-host config, one-tap toggle, live status • Runs over the same SSH — no server setup HOST CONNECTION • SSH key auth — Ed25519, ECDSA, RSA, with encrypted . pem support • Password auth — iOS Keychain • Jump-host / bastion (OpenSSH -J) with in-app Test Connection • Per-host startup snippets, env vars, terminal theme override • Per-host OS detection — distro logo everywhere • Trust-on-first-use host-key verification SNIPPETS • Per-host one-tap commands • Optional confirm for destructive ops • Scoped to the host MULTITASKING (iPad) • Drag tabs off the chrome to spawn windows • Side-by-side, Stage Manager, Slide Over all native • Drag tabs between windows — shells, SQL editor, last results carry over SECURITY • Private keys + credentials in the iOS Keychain • Optional terminal history wipe on app close MAKE IT YOURS • 10 accent colors; 9 app icons (Pride and Trans Pride included), light/dark/tinted • Light, Dark, or System theme • Custom terminal color schemes — iTerm2 .itermcolors import, separate light/dark PRIVACY Boopbeep only connects to the SSH servers you configure. No analytics, no third-party SDKs, no account required. gabriellopezsantana@icloud.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MySQL Mobile Client at Free against SSH, SFTP, databases's $5.99. MySQL Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). SSH, SFTP, databases'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
MySQL Mobile Client is free to download; SSH, SFTP, databases costs $5.99 up front. MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SSH, SFTP, databases asks for nothing beyond the download.
SSH, SFTP, databases 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.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, SSH, SFTP, databases every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | SSH, SFTP, databases |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (207 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Gabriel Lopez Santana |
Customer experience
MySQL Mobile Client
SSH, SFTP, databases
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
SSH, SFTP, databases
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
SSH, SFTP, databases
No in-app purchases
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