Iodine MySQL Lite vs MobiDB Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
MobiDB Database
This offline database application allows users to organize, manage, and search data with cloud synchronization. It supports data exchange with popular spreadsheet and database software, and offers a visual form designer for attractive data presentation. Ideal for both personal and team use, it facilitates collaboration and offline work.
- Offline database functionality
- Cloud synchronization (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
- Visual form designer
- CSV and Excel import/export
- Automatic conflict resolution
- Pre-set database templates
- Over 20 field types
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MobiDB is an offline database app with unique cloud sync. CSV import enables data exchange between mobidb and Access, Filemaker, Excel. Intuitive visual form designer will help you arrange information on your screen in an attractive and readable manner. Features: • CSV import/export; • Visual form designer; • Cloud synchronization through Dropbox, OneDrive, Google drive; • Automatic conflict resolution; • Excel export; • More than 20 field types; • Pre-set database templates; • Stored filters; • Sorting and search; MobiDB is a good choice for people working in the field, since it supports offline work. Once you get back to the stable internet connection you can upload your changes to the cloud to make it available to other devices and people. MobiDB database is a personal database as well is a team database since with mobidb you can share database through cloud storage and collaborate with other devices and users. Use MobiDB database to • Organize, Manage and Search data entries; • Work with team via cloud, create team tasks; • Keep track of your business related data: customer database,billing invoices, orders, products list, receipts; • Store personal information of your collections, recipes, to-do lists, etc.; • Manage projects, track tasks progress, assign responsible persons, and invoice customers, manage employees; • Create and manage company inventories, keep track of home inventory; • Take scientific notes in the field; • Manage rented property; • Arrange, store and manage some specific information that requires special structure; • Manage both work and life;
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MobiDB Database at 3.9 against Iodine MySQL Lite's 1.0. MobiDB Database also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 17%) and ratings volume (82 vs 1). Iodine MySQL Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MobiDB Database sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Iodine MySQL Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
MobiDB Database holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobiDB Database has 82 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 54% of MobiDB Database's.
Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, MobiDB Database monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Iodine MySQL Lite | MobiDB Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.9 (82 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 54.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 82 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 典 熊 | Vitalii Kornei |
Customer experience
Iodine MySQL Lite
MobiDB Database
In-app purchases
Iodine MySQL Lite
No in-app purchases
MobiDB Database
- 1 year Premium subscription$7.99
- Basic license trial-discounted$13.99
- Premium license trial-discount2 variants$17.99
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- Premium license2 variants$21.99
- Premium license base price$21.99
- Ultimate trial-discounted$69.99
- Ultimate license$84.99
- Ultimate license base price$84.99
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