Comparison

RustDesk Remote Desktop vs MySQL Client

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

Head to head
About

RustDesk Remote Desktop

This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.

Highlights
  • Open-source remote desktop
  • Remote access and control
  • TeamViewer alternative
  • Control other devices
Features
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An open-source remote desktop application. The open source TeamViewer alternative. Source code: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk Doc: https://rustdesk.com/docs Please be reminded that this app only has the ability to control, and it does not have the functionality of being controlled or screen sharing. WARNING: YOU MAY BE BEING SCAMMED! If you are on the phone with someone you DON'T know AND TRUST who has asked you to install RustDesk, do not install and hang up immediately. They are likely a scammer trying to steal your money or other private information.

About

MySQL Client

Manage your MySQL databases from anywhere with this user-friendly mobile tool. It supports both visual operations and SQL statement writing, with local history saving for your queries. Securely connect directly to your SQL server from your phone.

Highlights
  • Remote MySQL database management
  • Visual database operations
  • SQL statement writing
  • Local SQL query history
  • Direct SQL server communication
Features
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想随时随地管理你的MySQL数据库? 你还在愁数据库出故障,电脑不在身边? boss找你修改数据库,电脑不在身边? 这或许是手机端最好用的MySQL管理工具了。 极简风界面,简单易用,操作简单,适合程序员的使用风格 既支持可视化操作,又支持编写SQL语句 本地离线保存SQL语句历史 安全可靠,手机端直接与SQL服务器通信

Screenshots

RustDesk Remote Desktop4 screens
MySQL Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MySQL Client at 5.0 against RustDesk Remote Desktop's 4.1. MySQL Client also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). RustDesk Remote Desktop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (73 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. MySQL Client sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySQL Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RustDesk Remote Desktop has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 100% of MySQL Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, MySQL Client every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RustDesk Remote Desktop versus MySQL Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRustDesk Remote DesktopMySQL Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (73 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurslane LimitedWuchuan View Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

RustDesk Remote Desktop

All ratings73 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral14.9%
Negative26.6%

MySQL Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RustDesk Remote Desktop

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • Recent update broke iPad mouse alignment
  • No image displayed from PC (black screen)
  • Remember Password function doesn't work
  • Black screen when remoting into Raspberry Pi Linux server (Wayland)
  • Keyboard issues when remoting from iPhone to PC
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  • Cannot control Mac
  • iPad app fails to connect or shows key mismatch error
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Connection issues over mobile data network
  • Session closes after a short period
  • Key presses duplicated or not registered with external keyboard
  • Settings/Preferences not preserved
  • iOS language icon covers toolbar collapse icon
  • Previous direct IP sessions not saved
  • Enter key does not work in address bar
  • Copy/Paste broken
  • Latest update deleted saved connections
  • App not responding after update
  • Connection Error, Operation not permitted (error 1) on iOS
  • Mouse overflows monitor content, preventing clicks on edges
  • Double-clicking behavior in touch mouse/pad options
  • App launches but window vanishes on old iPads
  • Crash on app startup (v1.2.7, iOS 12.2)
  • Cannot paste remote ID by holding text input
  • iOS client attempting to control Android results in frozen interface
  • Cannot control Windows PC typing from iPhone
  • Version 1.2.7 has issues on iPad (cannot launch)
  • Address book empty on Pro version
  • Arrow keys do not function like a desktop keyboard
  • Phone heats up during use
  • Mouse pointer on desktop and iPad not lined up
  • Flakey behavior with keyboard and trackpad on iPad
  • Scaling displays issues on iPad
  • Key mismatch error with iPad app
  • Virtual machine control issues (keyboard repeats or fails to register)
  • Mobile network connection issues
  • Cannot connect over mobile data network
  • UI icon not centered

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add option to view and modify USB drives in file transfer mode
  • Improve mouse and keyboard control configurability
  • Allow Apple Pencil to function as a mouse
  • Support iPhone remote control of each other
  • Add option to automatically switch display/monitor to follow remote window focus
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  • Sync remote ID list by iCloud
  • Improve Wayland support
  • Add option to change two-finger gesture behavior (scroll vs. move canvas)
  • Center remote screen when zooming
  • Remap controls for mouse actions
  • Integrate arrow keys with device keyboard
  • Support iPhone to Android control
  • Support Windows remote typing from iPhone

MySQL Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RustDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MySQL Client

One-time2
  • 6个月会员$1.99
  • 一年会员$2.99

Questions

Is RustDesk Remote Desktop free?
RustDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySQL Client free?
MySQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RustDesk Remote Desktop or MySQL Client?
MySQL Client is rated higher. RustDesk Remote Desktop averages 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while MySQL Client averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RustDesk Remote Desktop or MySQL Client have ads?
Neither RustDesk Remote Desktop nor MySQL Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RustDesk Remote Desktop or MySQL Client?
RustDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, and MySQL Client every 6 weeks. Most recently, RustDesk Remote Desktop was updated on August 22, 2026 and MySQL Client on September 7, 2026.

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