MySQL Commander for iPad vs QuickBid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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 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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MySQL Commander for iPad | QuickBid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.7 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niklas Saers | QuickBid, LLC |
Customer experience
MySQL Commander for iPad
QuickBid
In-app purchases
MySQL Commander for iPad
No in-app purchases
QuickBid
- 1 Bid Month Activation$4.99
- 3 Bid Month Activations$13.99
- 6 Bid Month Activations$26.99
Questions
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