MySQL Commander for iPhone vs Formbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySQL Commander for iPhone
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Powerful MySQL client for iPhone 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.
Formbook
This app allows you to create structured notes that function like database forms, saving you time and providing instant chart statistics. It supports collaboration, cross-device synchronization, and AI-powered form building with numerous field types.
- Form-based note creation
- Instant chart statistics
- Notebook sharing for collaboration
- AI-powered automated form builder
- 30+ form field types
- Cross-device synchronization
- Export to PDF and CSV
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Formbook: the revolutionary personal database app. Formbook is a new generation database app in which you create form based notes to easily store information. Formbook is the perfect app for structured information note taking. With Formbook, notes behave like database forms: create a notebook and define the fields you need to store your information. Form based notes have amazing benefits: - Gain a huge amount of time while taking notes as you just need to fill in form fields. - Instantly obtain chart stats on the data contained in your notebooks. - Share notebooks for collaboration with other Formbook users. Here are some usage examples. Create notebooks to: - Keep track of your progress in sport training. - Remember your favorite restaurants in places you visit. - Store your recipes. - Follow to do tasks. - Prepare a trip by describing the places to visit. - Keep track of any object inventory (with barcode reader). Formbook comes with a powerful dashboard feature that visually displays charts on your data. Personalize your charts and analyse data in detail. Formbook is cross device: notes are automatically synchronized on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch via iCloud. Formbook is also available on your Apple Watch: access your notes and notebooks directly from you Apple Watch. Formbook is powered by AI: save time with the new automated form builder. Enter your notebook name and Formbook infers the database fields. Choose among 30 form field types when conceiving your notebook structure: - Short text field - Long text field - Secret text field revealed by FaceID or TouchID - Code text field (programming languages) - Number - Currency - Stepper (number) - Slider (number) - Calculation (using the data from other fields) - Yes/No button - Date and Time fields - Duration - Images and photos - List of elements (with optional checkboxes) - List of tags - Rating (with stars) - Email (with compose button) - Address (with map access) - Phone number (with compose button) - URL (with browse button) - Barcode and QR code (with scan button) - Current location (latitude, longitude, address) Export your notes as PDF file and CSV file to use the data with spreadsheet apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Formbook at Free against MySQL Commander for iPhone's $3.99. Formbook also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). MySQL Commander for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ads 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
Formbook is free to download; MySQL Commander for iPhone costs $3.99 up front. Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MySQL Commander for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.
MySQL Commander for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Formbook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySQL Commander for iPhone | Formbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niklas Saers | Mathieu Morgensztern |
Bugs and requests
MySQL Commander for iPhone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Formbook
Reported bugs
12 issues- Crashes on macOS Ventura and newer
- Crashes when validating fields in new notes
- Export functionality issues with CSV and PDF
- Barcode field scans but cannot search by barcode
- Star rating field too sensitive to accidental changes
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- Performance degradation with photos in notes
- Text field labels not visible in note panel
- Syncing issues between devices
- Import duplicates data instead of updating
- Occasional freezing and slowness
- Watch app syncing problems
- In-app purchase requires repurchase after updates
Requested features
30 requests- Field-specific search functionality
- Advanced multi-criteria filtering
- Table/spreadsheet view for data
- Password/biometric app protection
- Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)
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- File attachment support (PDFs, documents)
- Drag-and-drop image insertion
- Move notes between notebooks
- Duplicate notebook without content
- Advanced calculated fields with date math
- Print functionality for records and lists
- Customizable PDF export templates
- Folder organization for notebooks
- Read-only mode for records
- Barcode scanning search capability
- Calendar integration
- Reminder/alert field with notifications
- Multiple image support per field
- Keyboard shortcuts/Shortcuts app integration
- Collaborative sharing between users
- Template creation for notebooks
- Undo/backup functionality
- Batch operations (edit, delete multiple)
- Tag autocomplete with global tag list
- Sub-tags support
- Column/card view options
- Adjustable font sizes
- Home button for quick navigation
- Bulk import with update option
- Android version
In-app purchases
MySQL Commander for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Formbook
- Notebook sharing$3.99
- Additional fields pack$3.99
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