Comparison

Mobile Database Client vs MySQL Helper

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

MySQL Helper

Features
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MySQL Helper is a MySQL database manager, table-data viewer, and SQL query tool. Connect to MySQL directly or through an SSH tunnel. On iPhone and iPad, browse databases and tables, inspect schema, edit data, run SQL, export results, and reuse scripts. Key features: · MySQL connections: host, port, user name, password, default database, development/staging/production · SSH tunnels: password authentication, private-key authentication, bastion hosts, tunnel testing · Database browser: databases, tables, views, table counts, character sets, collations · Tables and views: search, sort, pin, hide locally, restore · Table schema: columns, types, lengths, nullability, defaults, comments, primary keys, auto increment · Schema details: constraints, foreign keys, indexes, composite indexes, statistics, DDL · Table data: pagination, horizontal grid, frozen headers, cell selection · Data actions: sorting, filters, multiple conditions, copy, edit, delete, change preview · Data export: query results, table data, CSV export, system sharing · SQL Workspace: syntax highlighting, current statement, selected SQL, all SQL, query results · SQL productivity: workspaces, snippets, query history, snippet editing, quick reuse · Preferences: display language, dark mode, open tables as data or structure Great for: · Remote MySQL connections · Development, testing, and staging investigation · Production-data verification · Table schema, index, foreign-key, and DDL checks · Mobile SQL queries and result export · Reusable SQL script management Please use care with production databases. Confirm the active connection, filters, and pending SQL before running insert, update, or delete operations. If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top MySQLHelper Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for MySQLHelper Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. MySQLHelper Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Monthly Subscription ($4.99 / Month) (ii) Yearly Subscription ($24.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/

Screenshots

Mobile Database Client4 screens
MySQL Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Database Client at none against MySQL Helper's 3. MySQL Helper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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. MySQL Helper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mobile Database Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mobile Database Client versus MySQL Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Database ClientMySQL Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文睿 李小玲 王

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Database Client

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MySQL Helper

Subscriptions2
  • MySQLHelper Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • MySQLHelper Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • MySQLHelper Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Mobile Database Client free?
Mobile Database Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySQL Helper free?
MySQL Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mobile Database Client or MySQL Helper have ads?
Neither Mobile Database Client nor MySQL Helper shows ads.

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