Comparison

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client vs Sofa Remote

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

Head to head
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.

About

Sofa Remote

Control your Freebox directly from your Apple Watch or notification center. This utility app offers a simple way to manage your device without needing your phone's main interface.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch control
  • Notification center widget
  • Freebox device management
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Control you freebox easily from your Apple Watch or in the notification center! That's it :)

Screenshots

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client4 screens
Sofa Remote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sofa Remote at Free against MySQL QueryDB SSH Client's $9.99. Sofa Remote also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). MySQL QueryDB SSH Client's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

Sofa Remote is free to download; MySQL QueryDB SSH Client costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySQL QueryDB SSH Client has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 70% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MySQL QueryDB SSH Client versus Sofa Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySQL QueryDB SSH ClientSofa Remote
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExcelsis ConsultingRemi Santos

Customer experience

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client

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

Sofa Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

MySQL QueryDB SSH Client

No in-app purchases

None

Sofa Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySQL QueryDB SSH Client free?
MySQL QueryDB SSH Client costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sofa Remote free?
Sofa Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySQL QueryDB SSH Client or Sofa Remote?
MySQL QueryDB SSH Client is rated higher. MySQL QueryDB SSH Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Sofa Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MySQL QueryDB SSH Client or Sofa Remote have ads?
Neither MySQL QueryDB SSH Client nor Sofa Remote shows ads.

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