Comparison

perli vs Iodine MySQL Lite

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

Head to head
About

perli

Learn, run, and share Perl scripts on iOS. Features include code autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Customize your learning environment and generate QR codes for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Autocompletion
  • Auto Indent
  • Code coloring
  • Built-in browser
  • Code templates
  • File system support
  • QR code generation
Features
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This is an ios perl app,you can learn,run,share perl script. Features : Autocomplate. Auto Indent. Code color. In(the built-in browser or the txt editor),Select the text to run. Horizontal screen development. Code templates,the contents of the new file is copy from contents of the template file. *You can enter perl code, and then you can execut the perl code,support the STDIN function. *You can use the file system to supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,m4v,zip, gif, png, html, pl ,doc... *You can find learning materials by the built-in browser . *You can save perl code and learning materials, and can be modified to the save file and delete the save file . *You can control the background image and color, and execution voice , background animation, text color and shadow, switch interface animation , the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your learning software. *You can Learn perl knowledge , the system provides some basic learning materials . *You can use perl code or learning materials to generate two-dimensional code , for easy sharing . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab.

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

Screenshots

perli4 screens
Iodine MySQL Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: perli at 84% against Iodine MySQL Lite's 17%. perli also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). Iodine MySQL Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). 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. perli sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Iodine MySQL Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

perli holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: perli has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of perli's written reviews are positive against 17% of Iodine MySQL Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
perli versus Iodine MySQL Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterperliIodine MySQL Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄典 熊

Customer experience

perli

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.8%

Iodine MySQL Lite

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

Bugs and requests

perli

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Cursor position is misaligned
  • Text editor has frustrating cursor placement
  • Execute button missing on older devices
  • Tutorials contain offensive content
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  • Frequent and strong inappropriate content

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Import/export code functionality
  • Improve tutorial content
  • Add more Chinese documentation
  • Improve UI
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  • Clear the whole screen
  • Add autocomplete feature
  • Enhance learning materials
  • Improve text editor functionality

Iodine MySQL Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

perli

One-time7
  • Password Service$0.99
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • Horizontal screen development$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
  • Autocomplete$0.99
None

Iodine MySQL Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is perli free?
perli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iodine MySQL Lite free?
Iodine MySQL Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, perli or Iodine MySQL Lite?
perli is rated higher. perli averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Iodine MySQL Lite averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do perli or Iodine MySQL Lite have ads?
Neither perli nor Iodine MySQL Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, perli or Iodine MySQL Lite?
perli ships an update every 3 months, and Iodine MySQL Lite every 3 months. Most recently, perli was updated on October 15, 2026 and Iodine MySQL Lite on October 10, 2026.

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