Comparison

Iodine MySQL Lite vs ARC UI

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

ARC UI

Features
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ARC UI is a framework for stateless handheld applications that is developed to rapidly build dynamic user interfaces. The core components are technical and functional building blocks which can be altered to fit use case specific requirements.

Screenshots

Iodine MySQL Lite4 screens
ARC UI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ARC UI at every 2 weeks against Iodine MySQL Lite's every 3 months. Iodine MySQL Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, ARC UI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Iodine MySQL Lite versus ARC UI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIodine MySQL LiteARC UI
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer典 熊Mieloo & Alexander B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Iodine MySQL Lite

No in-app purchases

None

ARC UI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Iodine MySQL Lite free?
Iodine MySQL Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARC UI free?
ARC UI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Iodine MySQL Lite or ARC UI have ads?
Neither Iodine MySQL Lite nor ARC UI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iodine MySQL Lite or ARC UI?
Iodine MySQL Lite ships an update every 3 months, and ARC UI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Iodine MySQL Lite was updated on November 2, 2026 and ARC UI on October 25, 2026.

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