Comparison

MySQL Commander for iPad vs QuickBid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MySQL Commander for iPad

A powerful iPad client for managing MySQL databases. It features an advanced SQL query editor with syntax highlighting, iCloud synchronization for saved queries, and the ability to view multiple queries and results simultaneously. Supports SSH tunneling and data export to common spreadsheet formats.

Highlights
  • Advanced SQL query editor with syntax highlighting
  • iCloud synchronization for saved queries
  • Simultaneous multi-query and multi-result view
  • Full SSH tunneling support
  • Data export to CSV, XML, and JSON
  • Split view support for multiple windows
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Powerful MySQL client for iPad Great SQL query editor with syntax highlighting and fast query editing Queries are saved across devices using iCloud Work with and see multiple SQL queries and results at the same time. You get to set how much space each query should have on the screen. Helps you generate advanced queries, but always lets you review before you execute them. Save favorite queries for later. And when you close MySQL Commander and later reopen it, your queries are exactly where you left them, ready to be replayed Open connections to different (or even the same) instance using multiple windows in split view Full SSH support - Authenticate either with certificates or passwords - Connect to either the database host you're tunnelling too, or to a database on a remote host the tunnel gives you access to Browse query results like you do in a spreadsheet Export data as CSV, XML and JSON to your favorite apps such as Apple Numbers or Microsoft Excel. Both light- and dark-mode support. Respects your text size preferences via Dynamic Text Your purchase includes all current features and all features that are provided during the next year. For features developed thereafter, an in-app purchase will become available.

About

QuickBid

Streamline your work schedule by quickly sorting through hundreds of available lines. Get notified of new bid packets, apply over 50 sort rules, and easily submit your bids. Advanced filtering helps you find specific trips and analyze vacation impacts.

Highlights
  • Sort hundreds of available lines
  • Over 50 different sort rules
  • Filter lines and trips
  • Analyze vacation options
  • Drag and drop interface
  • Offline iPad functionality
  • Bid packet notifications
Features
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An iPad native app that lets you quickly sort through hundreds of available lines to get the work schedule you want. Get notified when new bid packets are released, sort through the lines using over 50 different sort rules, and easily submit your bids when you're done. That was quick! Advanced bidders can filter lines and trips to find the trips they want. See how different vacation options affect each line. Drag and drop into the perfect position! As a native app, you can now use QuickBid on your iPad even when away from the internet. Thanks for downloading!

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickBid at Free against MySQL Commander for iPad's $6.99. QuickBid also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MySQL Commander for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, 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

QuickBid is free to download; MySQL Commander for iPad costs $6.99 up front. QuickBid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MySQL Commander for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySQL Commander for iPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickBid has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL Commander for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, QuickBid monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MySQL Commander for iPad versus QuickBid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL Commander for iPadQuickBid
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiklas SaersQuickBid, LLC

Customer experience

MySQL Commander for iPad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

QuickBid

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

MySQL Commander for iPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QuickBid

One-time3
  • 1 Bid Month Activation$4.99
  • 3 Bid Month Activations$13.99
  • 6 Bid Month Activations$26.99

Questions

Is MySQL Commander for iPad free?
MySQL Commander for iPad costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickBid free?
QuickBid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySQL Commander for iPad or QuickBid?
MySQL Commander for iPad is rated higher. MySQL Commander for iPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while QuickBid averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do MySQL Commander for iPad or QuickBid have ads?
Neither MySQL Commander for iPad nor QuickBid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL Commander for iPad or QuickBid?
MySQL Commander for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, and QuickBid monthly. Most recently, MySQL Commander for iPad was updated on June 9, 2026 and QuickBid on June 4, 2026.

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