Comparison

Via Browser 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

Via Browser

A minimalist and lightweight web browser designed for speed and minimal memory usage. It offers extensive customization options, ad blocking, and essential browsing features for a clutter-free experience.

Highlights
  • Quiet browsing experience
  • Low memory usage
  • Minimalist design
  • Customizable interface
  • Ad blocking
  • Night mode
  • Request desktop site
Features
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• Quiet Browser Via browser won’t push news and other things to you. No bother to your device. • Mini Browser Via browser use much less memory usage on your device. Keep your device as fast as new. • Lite Browser Via browser is designed for Minimalism. Best choice for geek user and who enjoy lite products. • Customized Browser You can easily customize Via browser. This is your own web browser. • Fast Browser Via browser is smooth for your device. And we optimized a lot for fast browsing. Here are some features of Via browser • iCloud sync • Ad blocking • User-script support • Night mode • Request desktop site • Translate • Find in page • Multi search engine support • Saving webpages • ... Enjoy your time with Via Browser.

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

Via Browser4 screens
MySQL Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MySQL Client at 5.0 against Via Browser's 4.4. MySQL Client also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Via Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (161 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySQL Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Via Browser has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Via Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of MySQL Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Via Browser ships an update every 3 months, MySQL Client every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Via Browser versus MySQL Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVia BrowserMySQL Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (161 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings161 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer亚锋 涂Wuchuan View Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Via Browser

All ratings161 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative7.1%

MySQL Client

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

Bugs and requests

Via Browser

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Sync not working between devices
  • Bookmarks disappearing after days of use
  • Cache not clearing properly, excessive memory usage
  • Settings URL field resets on app restart
  • Userscripts install but don't execute
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  • Desktop site request not functioning reliably
  • iCloud website compatibility error
  • Untitled sleep tabs making navigation difficult
  • Text file downloads open instead of saving
  • Status bar not appearing consistently
  • Meta theme color not respected for dark/light mode
  • Memory usage increases dramatically with minimal browsing

Requested features

17 requests
  • Set as default browser
  • Cross-device bookmark synchronization
  • Resource sniffer/traffic inspection tool
  • QR code scanner functionality
  • Userscript/Tampermonkey full support
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  • Configuration import/export functionality
  • Video download capability
  • Background video playback
  • Bookmark drag-and-drop reordering
  • Floating action buttons and gesture customization
  • Search engine switcher in search bar
  • iCloud Keychain and passkey support
  • Weather and homepage customization widgets
  • Zoom functionality
  • Russian language support
  • JavaScript disable toggle
  • Redirect blocking feature

MySQL Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Via Browser

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 Via Browser free?
Via Browser 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, Via Browser or MySQL Client?
MySQL Client is rated higher. Via Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while MySQL Client averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Via Browser or MySQL Client have ads?
Neither Via Browser nor MySQL Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Via Browser or MySQL Client?
Via Browser ships an update every 3 months, and MySQL Client every 6 weeks. Most recently, Via Browser was updated on October 13, 2026 and MySQL Client on September 23, 2026.

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