Comparison

Iodine MySQL Lite vs SQLite

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

SQLite

Manage SQLite database files with an intuitive graphical interface. Easily view tables, rows, and execute advanced SQL queries. Create new tables and add rows, with options to copy, paste, and share data. Supports iCloud synchronization and offline access.

Highlights
  • Graphical SQLite database management
  • Advanced SQL query execution
  • Table and row creation
  • Copy, paste, and share data
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Offline access
Features
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SQLite-Pro is a professional SQLite database manager which allows you to graphically open and manage SQLite database files on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. The app combines the power and flexibility of SQLite with an intuitive graphical interface for tapping to view all tables and rows. You can also tap on the search icon to enter advanced SQL queries and get results immediately. You can create a new table easily with the Create Table panel, and add new rows with the Add Row panel. You can also tap and drag to highlight any table or rows for copy, paste, and share. The app also automatically formats SQLite query results to fit each column perfectly for thousands of rows in a few seconds. An innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use SQLite database app. This is the solution that SQLite-Pro delivers for you today. Features: - Opens all SQLite database files - View and manage multiple SQLite database files from the iCloud drive - Tap on a table name to view the table - Tap on a column title to sort by the column - Tap on the search icon to enter advanced SQL queries and get results immediately - Create a new table with the Create Table panel or create SQL command - Add a new row with the Add Row panel or insert SQL command - Tap and drag to highlight any table or rows for copy, paste, and share - Built-in iCloud integration for automatically synchronizing SQLite database files - Automatically formats SQL query results to fit each column perfectly - E-mail any SQLite database file instantly - Works anywhere online or offline - Works with all international text SQLite-Pro runs on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. Subscription is auto-renewable which means that once purchased it will be auto-renewed. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Manage your Subscription and Auto-Renewal by going to your Account Settings. Terms of Service: http://impactfinancials.com/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: http://impactfinancials.com/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Iodine MySQL Lite4 screens
SQLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SQLite at 3.0 against Iodine MySQL Lite's 1.0. SQLite also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Iodine MySQL Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, 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. SQLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Iodine MySQL Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLite holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Iodine MySQL Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of SQLite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, SQLite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Iodine MySQL Lite versus SQLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIodine MySQL LiteSQLite
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer典 熊Mark Lee

Customer experience

Iodine MySQL Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

SQLite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Iodine MySQL Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLite

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month

Questions

Is Iodine MySQL Lite free?
Iodine MySQL Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQLite free?
SQLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iodine MySQL Lite or SQLite?
SQLite is rated higher. Iodine MySQL Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SQLite averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Iodine MySQL Lite or SQLite have ads?
Neither Iodine MySQL Lite nor SQLite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iodine MySQL Lite or SQLite?
Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, and SQLite every 4 days. Most recently, Iodine MySQL Lite was updated on August 14, 2026 and SQLite on September 20, 2026.

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