hintview vs PocketSQL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
hintview
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This app is a viewer for HINT files. HINT files are generated by HiTeX or HiLaTeX which is distributed together with TeX Live since 2022. HINT files contain TeX output in a reflowable format; this means that paragraphs and pages are adjusted on demand to the available window or screen size.
PocketSQL
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PocketSQL is a professional mobile management tool designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and database administrators (DBAs). It breaks the limitations of desktop-only database management, enabling you to handle essential MySQL database operations conveniently on your mobile device, balancing ease of use with comprehensive core functionality. Key Features Easy Connection Management Add, edit, and delete multiple MySQL connections with custom names for quick identification; Support standard connection configurations (host address, port, username, password, database name) with optional encrypted local password storage for enhanced security; Real-time connection status detection, with clear prompts for connection failures (e.g., network errors, incorrect credentials, closed ports). Efficient SQL Operations Built-in intuitive SQL editor with syntax highlighting and keyword suggestions to reduce input errors; Execute any SQL statements (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE TABLE/DATABASE, etc.) with real-time result feedback; Save SQL execution history for quick reuse of frequently used statements. Visual Data Management Visualize data table lists and view table structures (column name, type, length, primary key/non-null attributes) with one tap; Support paginated viewing, filtering, and sorting of table data, with direct in-app editing of single records; Export query results in CSV format for local backup or further processing. Basic DevOps Capabilities View core database information (version, character set, current connections, etc.); Simplified table structure management (view indexes, add/delete columns, permission-verified); Operation log recording for traceability of recent database actions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: hintview at none against PocketSQL's shown. PocketSQL's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
hintview ships an update every 8 months, PocketSQL daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | hintview | PocketSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hochschule fuer angewandte Wissenschaften Muenchen | ่ณ็ด ่ |
In-app purchases
hintview
No in-app purchases
PocketSQL
No in-app purchases









