MySQL Mobile Client vs PixTerm
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
PixTerm
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Bring an image or document from your iPhone into a terminal-based coding agent running on your remote machine. PixTerm uploads the item you choose, then inserts its remote path into an editable SSH prompt without sending it. There is no YoungWon Studio account or relay: connections go directly to the SSH server you configure. BUILT FOR TERMINAL AI WORK • Save and organize multiple SSH server profiles. • Work in a VT-compatible terminal with Ctrl, Tab, Esc, arrow keys, copy, and explicit paste controls. • Choose a photo, a regular file, or an image you explicitly paste. • Review the file and remote destination before upload. • Follow upload preparation, progress, verification, and recovery states. • Insert the remote path into an editable prompt without automatically sending Enter. • Use the path with the terminal-based coding agent already installed on your remote machine. PixTerm's file workflow is upload-only. It does not browse or download remote files. CHECK A REMOTE SCREEN • Save VNC profiles independently from SSH profiles. • Connect to compatible Standard VNC servers or macOS Screen Sharing endpoints. • Fit, pan, and zoom the remote screen; switch between Trackpad and View Only modes. • Send pointer, keyboard, special-key, and explicitly confirmed text input. • Return to a linked retained SSH session when one is configured. VNC compatibility depends on the server's negotiated security and encodings. Classic VNC may not encrypt the session; PixTerm shows the transport warning before you save the profile. PixTerm does not provide RDP, audio, remote file transfer, Wake-on-LAN, a hosted desktop, or VNC over SSH. KNOW WHAT YOUR SERVER IS DOING • View live CPU, memory, load, disk, network, process, filesystem, and Docker information. • Move between retained sessions for different server profiles. • Save reusable commands and insert them for review before execution. SECURITY YOU CAN SEE • Review a SHA-256 host fingerprint on first connection. • Block connections when a known host key changes. • Keep passwords and private keys in the device Keychain. • Import supported OpenSSH keys and compatible RSA PEM keys. • Store metadata locally and stage selected files in Application Support only for the transfer workflow. PERSONALIZE THE WORKSPACE Choose light or dark appearance, terminal fonts and sizes, four color themes, and optional feedback settings. Photo/File Paste, new uploads, saved-command actions, VNC connections, and removal of the free SSH server limits require PixTerm Pro, a one-time in-app purchase. Free includes up to two saved SSH server profiles and two simultaneous SSH connections; VNC profiles can be managed before purchase. PixTerm does not create a YoungWon Studio account and does not route terminal content, selected files, or remote-screen data through a YoungWon Studio server. SSH, SFTP, and VNC traffic goes directly to the endpoint you configure. PixTerm does not include or operate an AI model. Any coding agent is a separate tool you install and control on your remote machine, subject to its provider's terms and privacy practices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixTerm at none against MySQL Mobile Client's 1. PixTerm also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). MySQL Mobile Client's advantage is chart position (#124 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MySQL Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PixTerm asks for nothing beyond the download.
MySQL Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, PixTerm weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Mobile Client | PixTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (211 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 211 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #124 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | YoungWon Studio |
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
PixTerm
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySQL Mobile Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
PixTerm
No in-app purchases









