Comparison

Iodine MySQL Lite vs M Editor

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

Head to head
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

About

M Editor

A mobile code editor that allows you to perform PC-like tasks on your smartphone or tablet. It supports FTP connections, file editing, directory creation, and source code retrieval. Ideal for developers on the go.

Highlights
  • Code editing on mobile
  • FTP connection support
  • File and directory management
  • Website source code retrieval
  • JSON data analysis
  • File output via email
Features
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This is a code editor for smartphones and tablets. This code editor supports FTP connection. You can do the work you have been doing on the PC with the terminal you are using now. During the move? Travel destinations? Have you ever needed a PC even in such a case? Edit files, create directories, preview files, get website source code, code scraping (by jQuery), JSON data analysis, file output (in mail etc.) What file extension can I create? Newly created text file html, css, js, json, txt, xml, cgi, php, pl, py, rb However, files downloaded by FTP can be edited with the same extension. In addition, the image file corresponds to jpg, png, gif.

Screenshots

Iodine MySQL Lite4 screens
M Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: M Editor at 60% against Iodine MySQL Lite's 17%. M Editor also leads on rating (3.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Iodine MySQL Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. M Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Iodine MySQL Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M Editor has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Iodine MySQL Lite's written reviews are positive against 60% of M Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, M Editor every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Iodine MySQL Lite versus M Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIodine MySQL LiteM Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer典 熊Kazutaka Sakamoto

Customer experience

Iodine MySQL Lite

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

M Editor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Iodine MySQL Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

M Editor

One-time1
  • FTP Upload$3.99

Questions

Is Iodine MySQL Lite free?
Iodine MySQL Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M Editor free?
M Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iodine MySQL Lite or M Editor?
M Editor is rated higher. Iodine MySQL Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while M Editor averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Iodine MySQL Lite or M Editor have ads?
Neither Iodine MySQL Lite nor M Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iodine MySQL Lite or M Editor?
Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, and M Editor every 6 months. Most recently, Iodine MySQL Lite was updated on October 10, 2026 and M Editor on October 4, 2026.

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