Comparison

Commit vs Iodine MySQL Lite

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

Head to head
About

Commit

This client allows developers and DBAs to connect to MySQL servers, write and execute SQL queries, and manage database objects directly from their iOS devices. It offers features like iCloud sync, SSH tunneling, and data export for efficient database management on the go.

Highlights
  • Connect via direct or SSH tunnel
  • SQL syntax highlighting and editor
  • iCloud connection synchronization
  • Import/export data and queries
  • Browse database objects
  • Touch ID protection
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THE BEST MYSQL CLIENT FOR IOS - POWERFUL FEATURES, EASY-TO-USE. Designed for the MySQL developers and DBAs from the ground up. Connect to your servers on the road to develop new code or to check your data. * Optimized for iPad multitasking * Synchronize your connections between devices with iCloud * Connect to your databases directly or through a SSH tunnel * Protect your connections with SSL * Powerful SQL prompt / editor to write your code and execute your queries * SQL syntax highlighting * Keyboard shortcuts for easier usage with a hardware keyboard * Local objects name highlighting in queries * Main SQL keywords directly available from the keyboard * Easily search for objects (table, view, field, constraint …) and paste their name in queries with one tap * Browse all the objects in your db and see their definition / data / script ... with one tap * Insert new rows or edit data in your tables * Import files from any iOS document provider extension (Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive …) * Export your queries to any iOS document provider extension * Export the result sets of your queries to CSV or JSON * Easily start transactions and commit or rollback yours modifications * Sort your queries results with a tap on the columns headers * Easily find the indexes, constraints, triggers and grants of a table * Protect access to the app with TouchID Problem or suggestions ? @commitdb on Twitter or send us an email at commit@cubesoft.fr THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING : A lot of new features are planned for the next months. Stay tuned !

About

Iodine MySQL Lite

A powerful and user-friendly iOS client for managing MySQL databases. It offers comprehensive tools for table and data manipulation, SQL query execution, and secure access with iCloud sync and Touch ID protection.

Highlights
  • MySQL database management
  • SSH tunnel support
  • Full table and data management
  • Customizable data tables
  • SQL query execution
  • Data export (.sql, .csv)
  • iCloud sync and keychain support
Features
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Maybe the most beautiful, friendly and powerful MySQL Database manager on iOS so far! ** This lite version is for evaluation, and only supports viewing mysql contents for free. Some features below are available in pro version ** - Support any MySQL database - Support SSH tunnel, auth by password/public key - Full management of tables, columns, indices and foreign key constraints - Full management of data records - Custom configurable Smart Table of data records in mobile scene - Sorting, filter, multiple select/update/delete - Data dump to .sql, .csv - Execute any SQL query, including table join, nested query in a syntax-highlighting MySQL editor, and view results in standard Smart Table - Pin tables and custom queries to fast view them - Incredible easy UI to help handle complicated database manipulation - iCloud sync for all your database configs - Use iCloud keychain to protect your database and ssh passwords, and sync to all your devices - Use Master Password and Touch ID to access databases, and execute crucial SQL queries - 3D touch, Peek & pop supported (for iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus and later) - iPad Pro Smart Keyboard supported, many actions can be done by shortcut keys - iPad side by side view supported, which makes you able to edit program files in other IDEs and edit databases in the same time

Screenshots

Commit4 screens
Iodine MySQL Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Commit at 2.0 against Iodine MySQL Lite's 1.0. Commit also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 17%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Iodine MySQL Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Commit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Iodine MySQL Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Commit holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Commit's written reviews are positive against 17% of Iodine MySQL Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Commit ships an update monthly, Iodine MySQL Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Commit versus Iodine MySQL Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommitIodine MySQL Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCubesoft SARL典 熊

Customer experience

Commit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

Iodine MySQL Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Commit

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Pro Unlock$11.99
None

Iodine MySQL Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Commit free?
Commit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iodine MySQL Lite free?
Iodine MySQL Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Commit or Iodine MySQL Lite?
Commit is rated higher. Commit averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Iodine MySQL Lite averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Commit or Iodine MySQL Lite have ads?
Commit shows ads; Iodine MySQL Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Commit or Iodine MySQL Lite?
Commit ships an update monthly, and Iodine MySQL Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Commit was updated on October 4, 2026 and Iodine MySQL Lite on October 10, 2026.

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