Comparison

Iodine MySQL Lite vs Miaodi

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

Miaodi

This cross-platform Markdown editor offers a seamless writing experience with customizable shortcuts and formatting. It prioritizes data privacy and allows for easy export and multi-platform synchronization. The app also includes system-level to-do reminders and task list notes to help you stay organized.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform Markdown editing
  • Customizable shortcut bar
  • System-level to-do reminders
  • Data export and synchronization
  • WYSIWYG and focus modes
  • Auto-save and undo/redo
Features
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【Introduction】 Miaodi, this is a cross-platform Markdown editor with excellent experience. And Miaodi, on the iOS platform, has also made special optimizations. For example, the unique and customizable Markdown shortcut bar and text formatting greatly improve the convenience of operation. We do these, just to make your experience more comfortable. Miaodi takes your data seriously from start to finish, and if you use advanced features, you can also edit across platforms. Your data resides on whatever device you are using. Your data can be exported to the system's folder anytime, anywhere, without any limitation, and with extremely fast speed. In addition, Miaodi also provides system-level Todo reminders and task list notes, so that you can better organize your life and time, and be organized and everything is in Miaodi. Although Miaodi is just a Markdown cross-platform editor, it also pays special attention to the record of user inspiration. Therefore, Miaodi has always attached great importance to convenience, and does not want the loss of user inspiration due to the delay of time. Therefore, Miaodi also keeps up with the startup speed of the software. In an instant, you can open Miaodi and start recording. Break system boundaries and record anytime, anywhere, here is Miaodi. 【Description】 - Create notes or articles using Markdown or plain text - Easy management of to-do lists - Support WYSIWYG mode as well as writing mode, focus mode, etc. - Highly customizable, with support for custom fonts, CSS, background images, etc. - Auto-save, no text loss, undo/redo - No ads, no background - Multi-language options - Support for text viewing, editing and other operations - Compatible with other Markdown platforms - Provide cloud services for data storage and multi-platform data synchronization, and more cloud services to play (see the official website for details) 【About us】 telegram: https://t.me/miaodichat email: libv@miaodiapp.com website: https://libv.miaodiapp.com

Screenshots

Iodine MySQL Lite4 screens
Miaodi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Miaodi at 100% against Iodine MySQL Lite's 17%. Miaodi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Iodine MySQL Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Miaodi sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Iodine MySQL Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Miaodi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Iodine MySQL Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Miaodi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, Miaodi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Iodine MySQL Lite versus Miaodi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIodine MySQL LiteMiaodi
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer典 熊家乐 陈

Customer experience

Iodine MySQL Lite

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

Miaodi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Iodine MySQL Lite

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Miaodi

One-time5
  • Month VIP$0.99
  • Season VIP$1.99
  • Year VIP$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Decade VIP$14.99
  • Time VIP$25.99

Questions

Is Iodine MySQL Lite free?
Iodine MySQL Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miaodi free?
Miaodi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iodine MySQL Lite or Miaodi?
Miaodi is rated higher. Iodine MySQL Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Miaodi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Iodine MySQL Lite or Miaodi have ads?
Neither Iodine MySQL Lite nor Miaodi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iodine MySQL Lite or Miaodi?
Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Miaodi every 6 weeks. Most recently, Iodine MySQL Lite was updated on August 14, 2026 and Miaodi on August 29, 2026.

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