Comparison

MySQL QueryDB Client vs SSH Term

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

Head to head
About

MySQL QueryDB Client

Remotely query MySQL and MariaDB databases from your mobile device. Optimized for unreliable networks, it handles large tables and supports Siri Shortcuts for efficient data access and export.

Highlights
  • Parameterized queries
  • Optimized for low-quality networks
  • Query-oriented workflow
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Unicode support
  • iCloud synchronization
  • CSV export
Features
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No account registration! No e-mail harvesting! No spam! 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 • Optimized to run queries over low quality network connections. • Does not maintain persistent connections to your database • Automatically windows data requests to prevent client overload when  querying large tables. • 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. • Premium/Paid support for SSL connections and SSH tunneling Comprehensive MySQL version support: Versions 4,x, 5.x, and 8.x, Amazon Aurora, Google SQL, MariaDB. QueryDB was first introduced on iOS 6 and has constantly been revised to keep up with iOS, iPad, MySQL, and SSH revisions. It currently works all the way back to iOS 9 and MySQL 5.x, up through iOS 13 and MySQL 8.x. On top of an 13 year record, it continues to offer features absent from others like parameterized queries, Siri shortcuts. For the past 13 years, we've only charged for Ad removal and SSH support, leaving basics like un-encrypted db access and CSV export available for free. Our hope is to continue offering basic access for free while charging a nominal fee to others who would use it in a professional capacity. However, the increasing combinations of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, SSH/SSL, and MySQL versions have substantially increased the burden of development, maintenance, and testing. To help keep up with the pace of change, we're switching to a one-time fee for all features with support for subscriptions at a later date. As a thank you to all users who purchased the Remove Ads option, they'll all be grandfathered into the new Premium tier (it will use the same in-app purchase product). From this version on, the one-time premium purchase will match the price of the MySQL QueryDB SSH product since they're identical. In-App Feedback Testimonials: "This App is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Congrats! It shouldn’t be free. ;)" "Works dope for my inventory needs. Thanks homies" "Splendid No fuss Simple Effective Works straighforward Thank You"

About

SSH Term

A private SSH client for Mac, iPhone, and iPad offering full terminal and SCP functionality with live resource monitoring. All credentials remain on your device, ensuring 100% privacy. Offers premium features via subscription.

Highlights
  • Private SSH client
  • Full Terminal/SCP access
  • Live CPU/RAM/Disk monitoring
  • Credentials stay on device
  • SFTP support
Features
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Private SSH Client‌ The ‌100% private‌ SSH terminal for Mac/iPhone/iPad: • ‌No ads • Full ‌Terminal/SCP‌ with live ‌CPU/RAM/Disk‌ monitoring • ‌All credentials stay only on your device‌ - We ‌never collect‌ your data Subscription Terms Subscribe to access premium app features. Subscription details are the following: • Length: weekly or yearly • Free trial: only on selected subscriptions • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase • Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/SSH-Term-Terms-Conditions-215cf6557a08807cb5d8c02f2604732b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/SSH-Term-Privacy-Policy-215cf6557a08806db930c2fd2c221bee?source=copy_link Contact us at sshterm.help@gmail.com

Screenshots

MySQL QueryDB Client4 screens
SSH Term4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SSH Term at weekly against MySQL QueryDB Client's every 5 weeks. MySQL QueryDB Client's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 60%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 QueryDB Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SSH Term sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySQL QueryDB Client holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL QueryDB Client has 103 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of MySQL QueryDB Client's written reviews are positive against 60% of SSH Term's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL QueryDB Client ships an update every 5 weeks, SSH Term weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MySQL QueryDB Client versus SSH Term: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL QueryDB ClientSSH Term
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (103 ratings) — better4.2 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExcelsis ConsultingWHATSTICKER APPS SRL

Customer experience

MySQL QueryDB Client

All ratings103 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative20.0%

SSH Term

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MySQL QueryDB Client

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
4 purchases

SSH Term

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MySQL QueryDB Client free?
MySQL QueryDB Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSH Term free?
SSH Term is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySQL QueryDB Client or SSH Term?
MySQL QueryDB Client is rated higher. MySQL QueryDB Client averages 4.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while SSH Term averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.
Do MySQL QueryDB Client or SSH Term have ads?
Both MySQL QueryDB Client and SSH Term show ads.
Which is updated more often, MySQL QueryDB Client or SSH Term?
MySQL QueryDB Client ships an update every 5 weeks, and SSH Term weekly. Most recently, MySQL QueryDB Client was updated on October 8, 2026 and SSH Term on September 25, 2026.

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