Comparison

hintview vs PocketSQL

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

PocketSQL

Features
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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.

Screenshots

hintview3 screens
PocketSQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hintview ships an update every 8 months, PocketSQL daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
hintview versus PocketSQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhintviewPocketSQL
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.213.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHochschule fuer angewandte Wissenschaften Muenchen่‰ณ็ด ่‚

In-app purchases

None

hintview

No in-app purchases

None

PocketSQL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hintview free?
hintview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketSQL free?
PocketSQL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do hintview or PocketSQL have ads?
PocketSQL shows ads; hintview does not.
Which is updated more often, hintview or PocketSQL?
hintview ships an update every 8 months, and PocketSQL daily. Most recently, hintview was updated on September 30, 2026 and PocketSQL on September 25, 2026.

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