Comparison

Mininigma vs MySQL QueryDB SSH Client

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

Head to head
About

Mininigma

This app simulates the historical Enigma cipher machine used during WWII. It allows users to encrypt and decrypt messages, generate machine configurations from keywords, and accurately models various Enigma machine types. Interact with other applications through copy/paste functionality.

Highlights
  • Enigma machine simulation
  • Message encryption and decryption
  • Keyword-based configuration generation
  • Multiple Enigma machine types supported
  • Rotor and plugboard configuration
  • Copy/Paste support
Features
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Mininigma is a complete simulator of an Enigma Machine for your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. Basically, Enigma was a cipher machine used by the Germans during World War II for the encryption and decryption of secret messages. It looked like an old typewriter with some extra features. Being fully compatible with the real Enigma means you can also use Mininigma to decode any of the original messages which can be found on Internet. You can also generate a machine configuration based on a keyword or keyphrase. That means you'll only have to share that keyword to send a message!! Mininigma can accurately simulate different types of machines: The Enigma I, M3 and M4, Railway, G-312, or Swiss-K, with some others coming in the future. You can read more about these, as always, on the Wikipedia :) You can actually select between the different machine types and setup them as you would with a real one: choose rotors, configure them, or use a plugboard to switch letters. All at the tip of your finger. Mininigma supports Copy/Paste to allow you to interact with any other application on your device. You can even copy/paste machine configurations in an encryptable string!!

About

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client

This mobile client provides a fast and robust way to remotely query MySQL and MariaDB databases. It's optimized for unreliable network connections and handles large datasets efficiently. Features include SSH tunneling, parameterized queries, and iCloud synchronization.

Highlights
  • Remote MySQL/MariaDB querying
  • SSH tunneling and SSL support
  • Optimized for low-quality networks
  • Parameterized query support
  • iCloud synchronization
  • CSV export via iOS extensions
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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The fastest and most robust way to execute queries from your mobile device. QueryDB has spent over 15 years helping developers remotely query their MySQL databases on iOS. It's not just a desktop port: it handles flakey cellular network connections and delivering your data wherever you are! • Integrated UI support for parameterized queries • Support for SSH tunneling and MySQL native SSL • Optimized to run queries over low quality network connections. • Does not maintain persistent connections to your database • Automatically windows data requests to prevent data overload when querying large datasets. • Support for MPTCP for seamless network transitions between Wifi and cellular networks (SSH server and routers must also support) • Query oriented workflow. • Run queries with minimal steps. • Run the same queries across different environments (e.g. prod, staging, dev). • Support for Siri Shortcuts for both UI and scripting purposes • Unicode support. • Automatically sets to default database charset. • iCloud support • Easily synchronize servers and queries across all your devices. • CSV export through iOS extensions • Easily export data to Numbers, Files, and other sharing extensions that support CSV. Comprehensive MySQL version support: Versions 4,x, 5.x, 8.x, Amazon Aurora, Google SQL, MariaDB.

Screenshots

Mininigma4 screens
MySQL QueryDB SSH Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mininigma at $1.99 against MySQL QueryDB SSH Client's $9.99. Mininigma also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 70%). MySQL QueryDB SSH Client's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Mininigma costs $1.99 and MySQL QueryDB SSH Client $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mininigma against 4.5 for MySQL QueryDB SSH Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Mininigma's written reviews are positive against 70% of MySQL QueryDB SSH Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mininigma ships an update every 6 months, MySQL QueryDB SSH Client every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mininigma versus MySQL QueryDB SSH Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMininigmaMySQL QueryDB SSH Client
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (30 ratings) — better4.5 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoracio JimenezExcelsis Consulting

Customer experience

Mininigma

All ratings30 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.2%

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative15.0%

Bugs and requests

Mininigma

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Audio not working after latest update
  • No sound from keyboard presses after update
  • UI elements cut off on newer devices (iPhone X, Dynamic Island)
  • App not compatible with VoiceOver screen reader
  • Help and tutorials use a difficult-to-read font
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  • App crashes and freezes iPad
  • Incomplete download and reload issues
  • Copy and paste not working with iOS 5
  • Light board not working
  • Ring settings may not be working
  • Dials on top are finicky
  • Spacing issues where words run together
  • Numerals not working
  • Some settings have little influence on the text
  • App crashes on opening

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add German language support
  • More Enigma models
  • Add numbers to the keyboard
  • Add a space bar
  • Improve readability of tutorial font
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  • Fix UI issues with newer devices (Dynamic Island, home gesture)
  • Add VoiceOver compatibility
  • Add a reset button for settings
  • Add landscape mode
  • Add other crypto simulators (NEMA, Jefferson wheel)
  • Add more sounds
  • Option to send key with ciphertext
  • Create authentic style code books
  • Add Enigma clock
  • Add Hagelin M209
  • Option to switch to a 'normal' iPhone keyboard
  • Improve directions for plugboard and rotors

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mininigma

No in-app purchases

None

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mininigma free?
Mininigma costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySQL QueryDB SSH Client free?
MySQL QueryDB SSH Client costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mininigma or MySQL QueryDB SSH Client?
Mininigma is rated higher. Mininigma averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while MySQL QueryDB SSH Client averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do Mininigma or MySQL QueryDB SSH Client have ads?
Neither Mininigma nor MySQL QueryDB SSH Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mininigma or MySQL QueryDB SSH Client?
Mininigma ships an update every 6 months, and MySQL QueryDB SSH Client every 2 months. Most recently, Mininigma was updated on October 12, 2026 and MySQL QueryDB SSH Client on October 3, 2026.

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