# HanDBase for iPad — Database Manager

> Powerful relational database manager for iPad with extensive tracking and customization features. (iPhone/iPad app by DDH Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbase-for-ipad/id368257427 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DDH Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293419671)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 235 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish and 3 more
- Released: 2010-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbase-for-ipad/id368257427/reviews.md

## What is HanDBase for iPad?

Powerful relational database manager now available for the iPad!
Please Note: This version is optimized for the iPad, if you have an iPhone, there is a separate version available in the App Store.

Track almost anything.  Examples:
Shopping Lists,DVD Collections,Passwords,Prayer Lists,To Dos,Workouts,Recipes,Checkbook,Weight Loss,Auto Mileage

Inventory,Surveys,Directories,Time/Billing
CRM,Deliveries,Estimates

Patient Lists,Billing Codes,Charge Capture

* Create and Edit Databases right on your iPad
* 19 different field types
* Relational- link between different database tables
* Sorting,Filtering, and Customized Views
* Field level Encryption
* Optional Forms Designer available via In-App Purchase
* Desktop Connect- connect via web browser and load/save databases, import/export
* Databases emailed to you can be opened from the mail program and synced right into HanDBase
* Backup and Install databases directly from the iTunes cabled interface.
* Integration w/ HanDBase Gallery-download over 2000 templates
* Support for photos, GPS/Maps, and  barcode scanning via camera equipped devices 

We are a world leader in the mobile database space and have compatible solutions (sold separately) for desktops, synchronization to programs like Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Filemaker, and most ODBC enabled apps.  See our web site for more details and options:  http://www.ddhsoftware.com/iPad

Please Note: The HanDBase database format does not support Unicode, so while English and most European languages are supported, other languages are not.

## Key features

- Create and edit databases on iPad
- 19 different field types
- Relational database linking
- Sorting, filtering, and custom views
- Field-level encryption
- Optional Forms Designer (IAP)
- Desktop Connect for import/export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HanDBase Forms Designer for iPad | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of HanDBase for iPad?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible database app
- 👍 Easy to create and customize databases
- 💡 Ability to link databases and create relationships
- 👍 Good customer support and responsive developers
- 🚀 Seamless sync between iPad, iPhone, and desktop
- 👍 Useful for a variety of use cases (business, personal, etc.)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔧 Clunky and outdated user interface
- 🔧 Limited customization options for forms and views
- 🔧 Difficult to backup and sync data without a desktop app
- 🔧 Lack of cloud sync and integration with popular services

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when rotating iPad or editing forms
- Inability to edit existing records without losing data
- Inconsistent behavior when syncing data between devices
- Limitations with date fields and handling of pre-1904 dates

**Most requested features**

- Improved cloud sync and integration with services like Dropbox
- More customization options for forms, views, and data presentation
- Better support for right-to-left languages
- Barcode scanning and integration capabilities
- Improved stability and fewer crashes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 235)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbase-for-ipad/id368257427/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Export ist leider kein echtes PDF

*2024-03-12, version 4.9.84*

Ich hätte mich gerne für diese App entschieden. Sie ist auch wirklich gut, aber leider lässt sich die exportierte Pdf Datei nicht weiter bearbeiten, da es sich um ein Bild handelt. Das ist dann aber leider lediglich ein Foto, welches in das Pdf Format umgewandelt wurde. Für meine Bedürfnisse daher leider nicht nutzbar. Wert aber diese Funktion nicht braucht, ist hier gut aufgehoben. Die App ist super flexibel um Datenbanken zu erstellen.

### 4/5 — Update June 2023 Needs Work

*2023-06-25, version 4.9.84*

I've used this product for years and like it, but it has some challenges, especially on the iPad mini. The newest update broke my most important form with some sort of dimension change. The title bar is very hard to read in light mode with blue on dark gray. Had to restore my iPad to go back to the prior version.

### 5/5 — Il migliore

*2023-06-04, version 4.9.83*

Non esiste nessun database relazionale come questo in tutto l’appstore.
Altri database sono poco configurabili e non hanno le stesse funzionalità.
Semplice nella configurazione, con molti campi a disposizione ed è semplicemente fantastico.
Lo utilizzo da anni e continuo ad utilizzarlo.
Nessun altro come lui e complimenti all’autore per averlo ideato.

### 1/5 — Does Not Work on iPadOS 15 — Why Is This Still in the App Store???

*2023-02-08, version 4.9.078*

I’ve used this app on my various iPads for years but when I bought an iPad Pro last year, and restored my apps to it, I discovered that this app cannot be synced with a Mac because it does not ask to access the local network, so it says there’s no Wi-Fi. The iPhone version works but the “zoomed” interface is terrible.

### 1/5 — This used to good.

*2022-03-25, version 4.9.078*

There is no way to save on newer iPad. Worked just fine on my old one.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2021-11-22, version 4.9.078*

This app makes claims that appear to be false. It says that it is a relational  database that can be created on the ipad, as far as I can see it can’t. You can create a db but not the relational part. The help system seems to bear little relationship to the application, for instance the field roster is completely different.
I even bought the forms version thinking that this would solve the problem, it did not.
Unfortunately I did not read the most recent review which is three years old.
A definite complaint is will be submitted to Apple.

### 3/5 — Loose Ends

*2021-11-14, version 4.9.078*

I’ve been a HanDBase user in the past and recently had a need for a database on my iPad. So I went back to HanDBase, paid the fee, downloaded the app and got to work. Having entered a small but significant amount of data, I decided to test out how HanDBase could be used to back up this data and thus protect me from future data loss. Unfortunately, the Desktop Connect feature that I used to use on the HanDBase version on my iPhone doesn’t seem to work on the iPad version of the app. I went to ddhsoftware’s support site but couldn’t find help there. I also noted that the support site seems quite outdated (meaning the content, not the form). This leads me to ask the following question: Is HanDBase for iPad being actively supported?

### 1/5 — Import

*2021-10-13, version 4.9.078*

I see no way to import a CSV file into Handbase on a iPad without using a pc or mac. How is that not possible in 2021. If I would have known I wouldn’t have purchased the software. The software is worthless to me. Congrats, you beat me for $10.

### 5/5 — Seltsam

*2020-08-19, version 4.9.078*

IPad Version bestellt und bezahlt inklusive Forms. Geliefert iPhone Version.
Reklamiert
Die richtige Version wird nach gewisser Zeit selbständig aufgespielt. Forms muss erneut gekauft und bezahlt werden.
Kleine Erfolge.Endlich.
Jetzt geht nix mehr.
Keine Lust mehr.
Uff.

### 3/5 — Update?

*2019-12-16, version 4.9.078*

I noticed that it has been a year since the last time anything has been done with the app by the developer. A lot of things have advanced since that short time ago. Is there any chance that there will be a Major update to the HanDBase app? I use this application quite a lot, and every time I open the app l am reminded of Windows 95 or maybe the version just after dos 3.  Please bring the app forward since the start of the GUI and present us with something new and fresh. Please.

## Frequently asked questions about HanDBase for iPad

### What is HanDBase for iPad?

HanDBase for iPad is a powerful relational database manager designed specifically for the iPad. It allows users to create, edit, and manage various types of data, from simple lists to complex business information, directly on their device.

### What are the key features of HanDBase for iPad?

Key features include the ability to create and edit databases, support for 19 different field types, relational linking between tables, advanced sorting and filtering, customized views, and field-level encryption. It also offers integration with over 2000 templates from the HanDBase Gallery.

### Is HanDBase for iPad free to use?

The base application is free, but it offers an optional Forms Designer via an in-app purchase for enhanced customization. The app also displays ads.

### What devices is HanDBase for iPad compatible with?

This version is optimized for the iPad. A separate version is available for the iPhone. The app supports features like photos, GPS/Maps, and barcode scanning on camera-equipped devices.

### What are some common use cases for HanDBase for iPad?

Users can track a wide range of items, including shopping lists, DVD collections, passwords, to-do lists, recipes, checkbooks, weight loss progress, auto mileage, inventory, surveys, directories, time/billing, CRM, patient lists, and billing codes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9.84 — 2023-06-15

- Removed certain sample databases included in previous update
- Adjusted quick search bar text color to be more easily readable.

### 4.9.83 — 2023-06-03

Bug fixes and small improvements.  Fix for problem allowing synchronization from desktop and laptop computers, problem with printing records on iOS 16+, and a few others.

### 4.9.078 — 2018-09-18

Fixed a crash that occurred when running on older (iOS 10.3.x) devices and using forms on a database.

### 4.9.077 — 2018-09-09

Fix for a bug with selecting text in multiline text fields on iOS 11.
Fix for a bug when uploading PDB files via the web browser (Desktop Connect) interface

### 4.9.075 — 2018-01-18

Apologies to those iOS10.x iPad users for the issue with the List View in the update just released- this version should address that issue.  Here's a recap of what else is new for 2018:

* TouchID support- optionally use your fingerprint on compatible devices to open your password protected databases
* Data detectors in view record screen - tap underlined text within a text or note field to dial, launch a URL, send an email, etc.
* Now text and note fields will show an x button to the right to easily clear the field when editing.
* Compress View option for view record screen - only shows fields that have values set.
* Many bug fixes

Please leave a positive review and recommend us to your friends and coworkers.  Thanks for your continued support!

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