DBKit vs MextAI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DBKit
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DBKit is a professional SQL database client for iPhone and iPad, built for developers, DBAs, DevOps engineers, backend engineers, data analysts, QA engineers, IT professionals, and SQL learners. Connect directly to SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases from your mobile device. Run SQL queries, browse schemas, inspect tables, analyze data, and export results securely wherever you are. Whether you are troubleshooting production issues, checking application data, validating SQL statements, reviewing database structures, or learning SQL, DBKit provides a fast and efficient database experience optimized for iPhone and iPad. ## Supported Databases • SQLite • MySQL • PostgreSQL ## Direct Database Connections Connect directly from your iPhone or iPad to your own database servers. • No cloud relay services • No proxy servers required • No additional infrastructure needed • Supports local and remote connections • Credentials remain under your control DBKit is designed for secure direct database access without relying on intermediary services. ## SQL Editor Write, edit, and run SQL queries from a mobile-optimized editor. • SQL syntax highlighting • Intelligent auto-completion • Query history • Multi-statement execution • Fast query execution • Easy editing and copying DBKit helps you work efficiently whether you are writing simple queries or complex SQL statements. ## Database Explorer Browse and inspect database structures. View: • Tables • Columns • Indexes • Foreign keys • Constraints • Triggers • Schemas Understand your database structure without needing a desktop database tool. ## Data Viewer & Export Inspect query results directly on your device. • Browse records • View large result sets • Explore table contents • Analyze query results • Identify data issues quickly Export results in multiple formats: • CSV • TSV • JSON • SQL • Markdown Useful for data backup, migration, documentation, reporting, collaboration, and analysis. ## PostgreSQL Features DBKit supports advanced PostgreSQL workflows: • Transaction management • Parameterized queries • Schema introspection • Constraint inspection • Trigger inspection • SSL connections Designed for development, testing, administration, and operational workflows. ## Security & Privacy • Credentials are stored securely using Apple Keychain • No plaintext password storage • No third-party relay servers • Direct device-to-database communication • SSL encrypted connections where supported Your database connection information remains stored locally on your device. DBKit does not provide database hosting or act as an intermediary between you and your databases. ## Built for Professionals DBKit is suitable for: • Software developers • Database administrators • DevOps engineers • Backend engineers • Data analysts • QA engineers • Operations engineers • IT professionals • SQL learners Whether you are at the office, working remotely, traveling, on site, or responding to a production incident, DBKit helps you stay productive wherever your work takes you. ## In-App Purchases DBKit offers monthly, yearly, and lifetime purchase options. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://leotan1990.github.io/databases/AppStore/privacy_en.html ## Disclaimer DBKit is an independent third-party database client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, or their respective owners. MySQL®, PostgreSQL®, SQLite®, MongoDB®, and Redis® are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. DBKit does not provide database hosting services. Users are responsible for configuring, maintaining, and securing their own database servers, credentials, network access, and database environments.
MextAI
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MextAI is a native AI workspace for iPhone, iPad, and macOS that brings LLMs, role presets, web search, MCP, and Skills together in one powerful app. Connect the AI models you already use, create custom AI roles, give your assistant access to tools through MCP, extend its capabilities with Skills, and build your own personal AI workspace. • Connect the Models You Want MextAI supports AI services compatible with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini API formats. Configure your own model providers, API endpoints, models, and request settings, and use different AI models from one unified workspace. • Custom AI Roles Create custom role presets for different tasks and workflows. Define your own system prompts, models, and behavior to build specialized AI assistants for programming, writing, translation, research, productivity, or any other use case. • Web Search Give your AI access to up-to-date information from the web. Use web search when you need current information, online resources, or webpage content, and let your AI work with information beyond its built-in knowledge. • MCP: Connect AI to Tools MextAI provides deep support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing your AI to connect to tools and external capabilities instead of being limited to conversation. Built-in MCP servers include: • File system operations • Web fetching • Health data • Calendar and Reminders • Contacts and Mail • Location and Maps • Home and smart home devices • Time and regional information • Memory You can also connect your own MCP servers with support for: • Streamable HTTP • SSE • Custom request headers Build your own tool ecosystem and let MextAI connect your AI to the capabilities you need. • Skills: Extend What Your AI Can Do Skills give your AI reusable capabilities and workflows. MextAI includes built-in Skills such as skill creation and frontend design, and supports importing Skills from ZIP files or GitHub. Create your own Skills library and give your AI specialized workflows for different tasks. • Built for Apple Devices MextAI goes beyond a traditional AI chat app. With MCP and the appropriate system permissions, your AI can interact with Apple device capabilities such as health data, calendars, reminders, contacts, mail, location, maps, and smart home devices. Turn your AI from a chatbot into an assistant that can actually work with your digital environment. • Local-First & Privacy Focused Your conversations, role presets, Skills, MCP configurations, and other app data are stored locally on your device by default. MextAI does not require your app data to be centrally stored on a third-party server. You choose which AI and MCP services you connect to. Features that access device data rely on Apple's system permissions and your authorization. MextAI is more than an AI chat client. Connect models, roles, web search, MCP, and Skills in one AI workspace. Build your own AI environment and make AI work the way you want. ------ ------ ------ Subscription Information • "MextAI – AI Workspace" operates on a subscription-based payment model. • Becoming a subscriber grants you unlimited access to the app and unlocks all premium features. • Payment will be charged directly to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically following the initial purchase or trial period; your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the expiration date, extending the subscription by one additional cycle upon successful payment. You can manage or modify your auto-renewal settings in your account settings; to cancel the renewal, please do so at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Privacy Policy: https://huayilabs.com/mext/privacy-policy.html?lang=en Terms of Use: https://huayilabs.com/mext/terms-of-use.html?lang=en Contact Us: wwwanghua@outlook.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DBKit at 16.6 against MextAI's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DBKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MextAI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | DBKit | MextAI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 姣萍 黄 | Huayi Yunlian (hangzhou) Network Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
DBKit
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
- Lifetime Purchase$19.99
MextAI
- Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
- Annual Plan$12.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$29.99









