Comparison

MySQL QueryDB Client vs Flight Plan Reader

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

Flight Plan Reader

This app allows pilots and aviation professionals to import and read flight release packs offline. It parses detailed flight information, crew data, weather, and NOTAMs locally on your device, ensuring data privacy. Access key facts through six intuitive tabs with customizable themes and voice alerts.

Highlights
  • Offline EFB briefing reader
  • Local data parsing
  • Sensitive data privacy
  • Parses multiple document types
  • Six-tab interface
  • Voice alerts
  • Light/dark themes
Features
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Flight Plan Reader — your own flight release pack reader. Import an .efbFPP release pack to your phone and parse it locally, fully offline. No internet connection required, no server involved. [Your data stays on device] All parsing is done on device. Release pack contents are never uploaded or transmitted. Packs contain crew names, staff IDs and other sensitive details — never send them to any online service. [What it parses] · ElectricFlightFolder.db3 — flights, waypoints, fuel, shear index, route validation · AirDropReleaseData.db — crew information, planned and actual times · pib.pdf — NOTAMs with four-level filtering · Weather.pdf — METAR / TAF / SIGMET · flightPlan.pdf / release.pdf — fuel and weight · Raim.pdf — RAIM prediction windows [How to use] Choose a file on the home screen, share it via AirDrop, or drag it into the window. Six tabs — Overview, Route, Turbulence, NOTAMs, Weather, More — put key facts one tap away. Chinese/English interface, light/dark themes, adjustable text size. History is stored locally for later review. Voice alerts can be switched on or off on the Alerts tab — alerts speak their type in the Xiaoxiao voice. [Who it is for] Airline pilots, dispatchers, aviation students and anyone who needs fast access to flight release documents. Note: this app is a document reader and does not provide flight decision advice. Always follow your company operating manuals and official release documents.

Screenshots

MySQL QueryDB Client4 screens
Flight Plan Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MySQL QueryDB Client at Free against Flight Plan Reader's $99.99. MySQL QueryDB Client also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Flight Plan Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

MySQL QueryDB Client is free to download; Flight Plan Reader costs $99.99 up front. MySQL QueryDB Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flight Plan Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flight Plan Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySQL QueryDB Client ships an update every 5 weeks, Flight Plan Reader daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MySQL QueryDB Client versus Flight Plan Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL QueryDB ClientFlight Plan Reader
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.4 (103 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExcelsis Consulting阳 何

Customer experience

MySQL QueryDB Client

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

Flight Plan Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MySQL QueryDB Client

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
None

Flight Plan Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySQL QueryDB Client free?
MySQL QueryDB Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flight Plan Reader free?
Flight Plan Reader costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySQL QueryDB Client or Flight Plan Reader?
Flight Plan Reader is rated higher. MySQL QueryDB Client averages 4.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Flight Plan Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MySQL QueryDB Client or Flight Plan Reader have ads?
MySQL QueryDB Client shows ads; Flight Plan Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, MySQL QueryDB Client or Flight Plan Reader?
MySQL QueryDB Client ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flight Plan Reader daily. Most recently, MySQL QueryDB Client was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flight Plan Reader on November 1, 2026.

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