Comparison

MySQL QueryDB Client vs DBReader

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

DBReader

Access and query data within SQLite files directly on your device. Customize searches by specifying tables and columns. Easily share your database results, regardless of file size.

Highlights
  • Fetch SQLite file data
  • Customize search by table and column
  • Share search results
  • Supports any database size
Features
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DBReader is a simple app allows you to fetch SQLite file data. Customize your search by selecting desired search table and column . Sharing result is easier than you think . No matter the size of your database .

Screenshots

MySQL QueryDB Client4 screens
DBReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySQL QueryDB Client at 77% against DBReader's 0%. MySQL QueryDB Client also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (103 vs 1). DBReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement 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. DBReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySQL QueryDB Client holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL QueryDB Client has 103 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of DBReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL QueryDB Client ships an update every 5 weeks, DBReader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MySQL QueryDB Client versus DBReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL QueryDB ClientDBReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (103 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExcelsis ConsultingNAYTEL

Customer experience

MySQL QueryDB Client

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

DBReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MySQL QueryDB Client

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
None

DBReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySQL QueryDB Client free?
MySQL QueryDB Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DBReader free?
DBReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySQL QueryDB Client or DBReader?
MySQL QueryDB Client is rated higher. MySQL QueryDB Client averages 4.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while DBReader averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MySQL QueryDB Client or DBReader have ads?
MySQL QueryDB Client shows ads; DBReader does not.
Which is updated more often, MySQL QueryDB Client or DBReader?
MySQL QueryDB Client ships an update every 5 weeks, and DBReader fortnightly. Most recently, MySQL QueryDB Client was updated on September 5, 2026 and DBReader on June 11, 2026.

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