Navidog for MySQL vs MagicSQL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Navidog for MySQL
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Connect to MySQL and MariaDB from your iPhone and iPad. Run SQL, read your results and browse your schema — your device connects to your server directly, with no Navidog account and no servers of ours in the path. QUERY • A SQL editor with syntax highlighting and MySQL keyword completion • Results in a table you can scroll and search • Query history, per connection • Share query results as CSV (Pro) BROWSE • Databases, tables and views in a searchable list • Page through table data • Column types, keys, defaults and nullability at a glance • Indexes, and the CREATE statement behind any table, view or stored routine CONNECT • MySQL 5.7 and 8.x, MariaDB, and managed database services • TLS, with the certificate handling managed hosts expect • SSH tunnels for servers you reach through a jump host • Paste a mysql:// URI or a connection string and the form fills itself in • Passwords are kept in the system Keychain, and saved connections never hold them in plain text MYSQL REFERENCE A searchable cheat sheet of MySQL syntax — joins, indexes, data types, common statements — for when you are away from your desk. FREE AND PRO The free version includes two saved connections. Pro removes the limit and adds CSV sharing for query results, plus the light theme and the accent colors. Monthly, yearly, or a one-time purchase — and Pro applies to the Mac app too, on the same Apple Account. PRIVACY Database traffic does not pass through our servers. There is no Navidog account to create, no analytics SDK and no crash reporter. SIX LANGUAGES English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, German and French — switched inside the app, no restart. Browsing on iPhone and iPad is read-only for table data; the Mac app adds in-place row editing. Anything you write yourself in the SQL editor runs as you typed it. Terms of Use: https://navidog.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://navidog.app/privacy
MagicSQL
A professional mobile SQL client and editor for managing multiple database types on the go. It offers secure connections via SSH tunneling, a multi-tab data browser, and a powerful SQL editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete. Visually design tables, manage users, and work with views, functions, and triggers.
- Manage five database types in one interface
- Secure SSH tunneling with key or password
- Multi-tab data browser with split view
- Professional SQL editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete
- Visual table designer
- User management and privilege assignment
- Auto-reconnect for uninterrupted sessions
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Manage your databases on the go — like a pro. MagicSQL is the first mobile SQL client that brings together MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MariaDB and SQLite with SSH tunneling, a full-featured editor and a multi-tab interface. Not a stripped-down viewer — a real professional tool for your phone and tablet. ▸ FIVE DATABASES, ONE INTERFACE MySQL · MariaDB · PostgreSQL · MS SQL Server · SQLite Switch between servers without leaving the app. ▸ CONNECT SECURELY - SSH tunneling with password OR private key - SSL/TLS encryption - Live status: green dot + ping time in ms show instantly which servers are reachable - Connection test with clear diagnostics: SSH, DB, or network errors are reported separately ▸ MULTI-TAB DATA BROWSER - Open multiple tables simultaneously in tabs — like on the desktop - Split View: compare two tables side by side - Inline cell editing with double-tap - Column filters, full-text search, pagination - Duplicate, delete, or export rows as JSON - Column sorting and adjustable column widths ▸ PRO SQL EDITOR - Syntax highlighting for keywords, strings, numbers, comments - Context-aware autocomplete (knows your tables and columns) - Live error detection with wavy-underline markers - Snippet toolbar for common statements - Query history with copy & re-run ▸ TABLE DESIGNER WITHOUT SQL Create tables visually with every professional property included: - Primary key, Auto-Increment, Unique - UNSIGNED for numeric types (MySQL) - ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP for updated_at columns - Default value with quick picks: NULL, NOW(), 0, '', UUID() - Comment, charset, collation, engine ▸ VIEWS, FUNCTIONS AND TRIGGERS Beginner-friendly builders with templates, or full SQL code control. Create views, stored functions and triggers without spending hours in the docs. ▸ USER MANAGEMENT Create MySQL users and assign privileges through three clear tabs: Account, Privileges, Password. ▸ AUTO-RECONNECT App went to background? No problem. MagicSQL keeps the connection alive with keep-alive pings and reconnects automatically when needed — no data loss, no need to re-enter anything. ▸ DARK THEME, CODING FONT Eye-friendly design with a professional monospaced font built for code. No distracting animations, no ads, no tracking — just tools that work. ▸ WHAT MAKES MAGICSQL DIFFERENT? Other mobile SQL apps often just display data. MagicSQL is a real mobile IDE: SSH tunneling for secure remote connections, multiple tables in tabs at once, an editor with live assistance, a visual designer — and all of it for five database systems. Optimized for fast thumb input, uncompromising on professional features. ▸ PRIVACY Your server credentials stay exclusively on your device. No cloud, no tracking, no ads. MagicSQL talks directly to your servers — nothing goes through third parties. ▸ SETTINGS Adapt to your workflow: connection timeout, keep-alive, auto-reconnect, default row limit, text size, NULL highlighting, syntax highlighting, query history, destructive-action confirmation — everything is respected. For developers, DBAs, DevOps and anyone who wants their databases under control everywhere. Download MagicSQL and work like a pro — from your couch, on the train, or in the server room.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicSQL at none against Navidog for MySQL's 6. Navidog for MySQL's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Navidog for MySQL sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MagicSQL asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Navidog for MySQL | MagicSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 冰冰 邓 | Fatih Yesilbas |
In-app purchases
Navidog for MySQL
- iOS Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Mac Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- iOS Pro Annual$19.991 Year
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- Mac Pro Annual$39.991 Year
- iOS Pro Lifetime$49.99
- Mac Pro Lifetime$79.99
MagicSQL
No in-app purchases








