Comparison

Index vs Shiny Code

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

Head to head
About

Index

Features
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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 • MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite support • SSH tunneling connections • Secure credential management Advanced SQL Editor • Intelligent syntax highlighting • Smart autocomplete • Advanced find and replace • Automatic code formatting Data Visualization • Interactive charts (bar, line, pie) • CSV, JSON, SQL export • Performance dashboard • Detailed query statistics Professional Tools • Custom SQL templates • Database schema comparison • Voice-to-SQL input • Complete operation history Security & Privacy • Encrypted credentials • Optional Firebase Analytics • No personal data collection Perfect for: • Software developers • Database administrators • Data analysts • Computer science students Download INDEX now and revolutionize the way you work with databases!

About

Shiny Code

Access your development machine remotely to manage code tasks and review changes. This app allows you to interact with AI coding tools on your computer from your iPhone, keeping your code secure on your own hardware.

Highlights
  • Remote SSH access
  • Invoke Claude Code on dev machine
  • Kick off tasks remotely
  • Review code diffs
  • Approve tool calls
  • Code stays on your machine
Features
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Shiny Code connects to your dev machine over SSH and invokes Claude Code there, so you can kick off tasks, review diffs, and approve tool calls from anywhere — no special setup required. Just your Mac or Linux box, Claude Code, and an iPhone. Your code stays on your machine. Your AI stays productive. And you stay in the loop, whether you're at your desk or away from it.

Screenshots

Index4 screens
Shiny Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

Index and Shiny Code are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Index versus Shiny Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndexShiny Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB12 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPatrizio PezzilliPaul Cannon

In-app purchases

None

Index

No in-app purchases

None

Shiny Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Index free?
Index is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shiny Code free?
Shiny Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Index or Shiny Code have ads?
Neither Index nor Shiny Code shows ads.

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