Index vs Curly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Index
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INDEX - Professional SQL Client for Mac and iOS Take control of your databases with INDEX, the most advanced SQL client for developers and DBAs. Connect, explore, and analyze your data with an intuitive interface and enterprise-grade features. Multi-Database Connections โข MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite support โข SSH tunneling connections โข Secure credential management Advanced SQL Editor โข Intelligent syntax highlighting โข Smart autocomplete โข Advanced find and replace โข Automatic code formatting Data Visualization โข Interactive charts (bar, line, pie) โข CSV, JSON, SQL export โข Performance dashboard โข Detailed query statistics Professional Tools โข Custom SQL templates โข Database schema comparison โข Voice-to-SQL input โข Complete operation history Security & Privacy โข Encrypted credentials โข Optional Firebase Analytics โข No personal data collection Perfect for: โข Software developers โข Database administrators โข Data analysts โข Computer science students Download INDEX now and revolutionize the way you work with databases!
Curly
A native REST API client for iOS and iPad, designed for developers to test and debug APIs efficiently. It supports various request methods, response inspection with syntax highlighting, and collection organization.
- Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests
- Edit query params, headers, auth, and request body
- JSON syntax highlighting for responses
- Organize endpoints into collections
- Import Postman and Bruno collections
- Environment variables with autocomplete
- Pre-request and post-response scripts
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Curly is a native REST API client built for iOS and iPad. Designed for developers who need a fast, lightweight tool to test and debug APIs directly from their device. Features: - Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests - Edit query params, headers, auth, and request body - Inspect responses with JSON syntax highlighting - Filter JSON responses with JSONPath expressions - Organize endpoints into collections with emoji icons and nested folders - Drag-and-drop requests between folders - Import Postman and Bruno collections - Import requests by pasting cURL commands - Copy requests as cURL for sharing - Environment variables with autocomplete, inline preview, and bulk import across environments - Pre-request and post-response scripts - View response headers, status codes, timing, and size
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Verdict
Index and Curly are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Index | Curly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrizio Pezzilli | Artem Sharifullin |
In-app purchases
Index
No in-app purchases
Curly
No in-app purchases






