MySQL Mobile Client vs DevToolkit Mobile
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
DevToolkit Mobile
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Dev Toolkit packs the everyday developer utilities you reach for dozens of times a week into one fast, native iOS app — no browser tabs, no terminal, no Wi-Fi required. Whether you're debugging an API token, checking a cron schedule, or converting timestamps on the go, Dev Toolkit gives you instant answers with copyable output you can paste anywhere. FREE TOOLS • Cron Parser — Paste any cron expression and see the next 5 scheduled runs in plain English. Supports standard 5-field and extended @yearly/@monthly shortcuts. • JWT Decoder — Drop in a JSON Web Token and instantly inspect the header, payload, and signature. Expired tokens are flagged automatically. • Encoder / Decoder — Base64, URL-encode, and HTML-encode or decode any string in one tap. • Hash Calculator — Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes from any input. Great for checksums and quick verification. • Timestamp Converter — Convert Unix epochs to human-readable dates and back. Handles seconds and milliseconds, with live "ago" formatting. PRO TOOLS Unlock all five Pro tools with a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring charges. • UUID Generator — Generate RFC 4122 v4 UUIDs in bulk. Copy one or copy all at once. • JSON Formatter — Pretty-print, minify, and validate JSON. Highlights syntax errors with line numbers. • Chmod Calculator — Translate between octal (755) and symbolic (rwxr-xr-x) Unix file permissions interactively. • SQL Formatter — Clean up messy SQL queries with proper indentation and keyword capitalization. • Diff Checker — Compare two blocks of text side-by-side or as a unified diff. Spot changes instantly. WHY DEV TOOLKIT • Native iOS 17+ — Built entirely in SwiftUI. No wrappers, no web views. Feels right at home on iPhone and iPad. • Adaptive layout — NavigationStack on iPhone, NavigationSplitView on iPad for a true split-pane experience. • Offline-first — Every tool works without an internet connection. Your data never leaves your device. • Dark mode — Full dark and light appearance support. • One-tap copy — Every output view has a copy button. Generate, copy, paste. Done. • No accounts — No sign-up, no cloud sync, no tracking. Open the app and get to work. • Private — Zero analytics beyond what Apple provides. No data collection. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS, BY A DEVELOPER Dev Toolkit Mobile focuses on the utilities that are annoying to do in a browser and overkill to open a terminal for. It's the app you keep in your dock for the quick stuff. Free forever: Cron Parser, JWT Decoder, Encoder/Decoder, Hash Calculator, Timestamp Converter. Pro (one-time): UUID Generator, JSON Formatter, Chmod Calculator, SQL Formatter, Diff Checker.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevToolkit Mobile at none against MySQL Mobile Client's 1. MySQL Mobile Client's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. DevToolkit Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, DevToolkit Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | DevToolkit Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (207 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Dion Yang |
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
DevToolkit Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
DevToolkit Mobile
No in-app purchases
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