Comparison

BalauDeck 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

BalauDeck

Manage your servers with this all-in-one client. It supports SSH, SFTP, tunnels, and MySQL/MariaDB databases, offering a real interactive shell and file browser. Features include split panes, resilient connections, and cross-device sync for seamless server management.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with interactive shell
  • SFTP browser with file management
  • SSH tunnel port forwarding
  • MySQL/MariaDB client with SQL editor
  • Split panes and full-screen modes
  • Resilient connections with auto-reconnect
  • Cross-device sync for connections
Features
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BalauDeck is an all-in-one client for the servers you already run — SSH, SFTP, SSH tunnels, and MySQL/MariaDB — in one fast, native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. • SSH terminal — a real interactive shell (xterm), password or key auth, host-key verification, and an on-screen key bar for the keys phones don't have. • SFTP browser — upload, download, rename, delete, mkdir, and change permissions (chmod), with an option to browse elevated. • SSH tunnels — forward a local port through a server to reach an internal service. • MySQL/MariaDB client — schema browser, SQL editor with highlighting, a results grid you can edit inline, table designer, and SQL import/export. • Split panes & full screen — arrange several sessions side by side, or maximize one to fill the display. • Resilient connections — keepalive detects drops, with reconnect and optional tmux session persistence so you pick up exactly where you left off. • Cross-device sync — export an encrypted, passphrase-protected bundle of your connections and import it on another device. Nothing is stored on our servers. Your connections and credentials stay on your device (passwords and keys live in the system keychain). BalauDeck has no account, no tracking, and no ads.

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

BalauDeck3 screens
MySQL Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BalauDeck at none against MySQL Helper's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BalauDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BalauDeck versus MySQL Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalauDeckMySQL Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOKDII SOLUTIONS小玲 王

In-app purchases

None

BalauDeck

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 BalauDeck free?
BalauDeck 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 BalauDeck or MySQL Helper have ads?
Neither BalauDeck nor MySQL Helper shows ads.

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