Comparison

Mobile Database Client vs Silk Script Runner

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Database Client

A lightweight SQL tool for managing MySQL and SQLite databases on iOS devices. It offers a robust SQL editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete, along with efficient table browsing and data manipulation features. Export query results and utilize a multilingual interface for streamlined development and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • MySQL and SQLite support
  • SQL editor with syntax highlighting
  • Table browsing and data management
  • Row-level edit/delete
  • SQL history and favorites
  • Export query results to CSV/JSON
  • Multilingual interface
Features
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Mobile Database Client is a lightweight SQL tool for developers, analysts, and DB operators. Connect to MySQL and SQLite on your iPhone/iPad, then query, browse, and manage data efficiently. Key features: Supports both MySQL and SQLite SQL editor with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and reusable snippets Table browsing with pagination, sorting, and advanced filtering Row-level edit/delete with read-only protection and dangerous SQL confirmation SQL history, favorites, and bookmark/snippet library Export query results to CSV or JSON Multilingual interface for daily development and troubleshooting From quick checks to production debugging, Mobile Database Client helps you move faster with data.

About

Silk Script Runner

This app provides a straightforward environment for writing, running, and exploring scripts on mobile devices. It offers a beginner-friendly syntax similar to Python, allowing users to learn programming, test ideas, and build simple applications and games.

Highlights
  • Write simple, readable scripts
  • Beginner-friendly programming syntax
  • Run examples and built-in demos
  • Build lightweight GUI games
  • Test ideas quickly
  • Focus on logic over complexity
Features
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Silk Script Runner is a simple way to write, run, and explore scripts on iPhone and iPad. If you like the clarity and ease of Python, Silk offers a similarly approachable way to learn programming, experiment with ideas, and build useful scripts quickly. The syntax is clean, the workflow is direct, and the app lets you write and run code on your device. With Silk Script Runner, you can: Write simple and readable scripts Learn programming with beginner-friendly syntax Run examples and explore built-in demos Build lightweight GUI games and programs Test ideas quickly without a heavy setup Silk is made for students, beginners, hobbyists, and anyone who wants a straightforward coding experience. Whether you are learning your first programming language or looking for a simple scripting tool, Silk helps you focus on logic instead of complexity. Simple like Python. Lightweight like a script. Easy to start.

Screenshots

Mobile Database Client4 screens
Silk Script Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Database Client at 5.0 against Silk Script Runner's 4.0. Silk Script Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Database Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mobile Database Client versus Silk Script Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Database ClientSilk Script Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文睿 李静俐 张

Customer experience

Mobile Database Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Silk Script Runner

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

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Database Client

No in-app purchases

None

Silk Script Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Database Client free?
Mobile Database Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silk Script Runner free?
Silk Script Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Database Client or Silk Script Runner?
Mobile Database Client is rated higher. Mobile Database Client averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Silk Script Runner averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mobile Database Client or Silk Script Runner have ads?
Neither Mobile Database Client nor Silk Script Runner shows ads.

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