Disappointed
This is not my idea of customizing forms. I see no manual. Refund, Refund Refund!!!
Sync settings
I just bought a new iPad mini 4 and tried without success to sync it with my iPhone. Both devices have version 4.0.7.
I used the same password for both devices but the iPhone says it is invalid.
Please help.
Allan Day
I used the same password for both devices but the iPhone says it is invalid.
Please help.
Allan Day
Love version 4; 5 not so much
I am not a power user but I do use Tap Forms daily for personal, work related, and record keeping I do for a non-profit. For me iCloud syncing worked flawlessly. I upgraded to 5 at it's release and attempted to sync using both Cloudant and the local syncing option. I had no success with either. The Cloudant fees also concerned me although I did not use the service to approach $50 month fee allowance provided. I immediately returned to version 4. Not sure why iCloud syncing was abandoned but that has proven to be a deal breaker for me. Took one star away because of usability issues with version 5.
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Response from developer
iCloud sync is coming to Tap Forms 5.1 in a few weeks time. Stay tuned!
Yet another cloud subscription - ARRRGGG!
First let me say that I LOVE Tap Forms. It reminds me of the old Symantec Q&A. Simple, yet powerful. Maybe as nice as the old venerable Lotus Approach.
I've been using Tap Forms for several years now, and it fits the bill for all of my filing needs. No, it isn't a Filemaker Pro replacement. It doesn't try to be. But for the most complicated and complex databases, this workes wonderfully. Really.
Being notified of the version 5 upgrade, I paid the very reasonable fee for the upgrade. However, I was surprised to learn that syncing no longer worked, and to enable it, I must purchase yet another subscription service. Enough already!!! Everyone and their uncles are subscribing me into the poor house!
So . . . I've deleted the version 5 of Tap Forms and returned to the 4.x version, which syncs using the iCloud that I already have.
If there was an option for version 5 of Tap Forms to use iCloud, then I would have given it a 5-Star rating.
If you don't mind yet another subscription service, then you can't go wrong getting Tap Forms 5.
I've been using Tap Forms for several years now, and it fits the bill for all of my filing needs. No, it isn't a Filemaker Pro replacement. It doesn't try to be. But for the most complicated and complex databases, this workes wonderfully. Really.
Being notified of the version 5 upgrade, I paid the very reasonable fee for the upgrade. However, I was surprised to learn that syncing no longer worked, and to enable it, I must purchase yet another subscription service. Enough already!!! Everyone and their uncles are subscribing me into the poor house!
So . . . I've deleted the version 5 of Tap Forms and returned to the 4.x version, which syncs using the iCloud that I already have.
If there was an option for version 5 of Tap Forms to use iCloud, then I would have given it a 5-Star rating.
If you don't mind yet another subscription service, then you can't go wrong getting Tap Forms 5.
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Response from developer
Cloudant sync is for all intents and purposes free. They provide a generous amount of free activity that nobody I know has ever exceeded in a month period. Also in Tap Forms 5.1 I've added iCloud sync as a new sync option. Version 5.1 is currently in beta testing and I hope to release it within the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
Great app but...
I love this app, use it all the time but it REALLY needs multi-tasking support. Multi-tasking for the iPad has been out for quite a while now and I feel that at this point, this feature should have already been implemented within this app. Please add support for this as soon as possible!
Buggy, Flawed, But Good
I have been using Tap Forms for a long time. It is the best database app for average people to use. I was excited about the upgrade. I don't love having to get yet another account to sync between devices. And right now it is buggy (I can't close one database and open another.)
The BEST IOS Database app
TapForms is the best database app for IOS hands down. It has just been upgraded to version 5 and I am impressed with it's improvements. I had used TapForms a long time ago, but stopped mainly due to it's awkward syncing process. Version 5 adds a new 3rd party syncing process that so far has been working flawlessly. Other improvements are welcomed as well. The developer's focus and response iOS excellent. If you are looking for a database app, or want to upgrade an older version of TapForms, I recommend it. There was not much wrong with it before, it's even better now.
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Sticking with this over the new one!
This version is great. Based on the reviews I've read, and the fact that purchased both this app and the app for my Mac within the past 8 months or so, I refuse to spend the money to buy the new one. Even FileMaker didn't make me buy the new version when I purchased Bento less than a year before the new version came out. Great product, disappointing developers.
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INCREDIBLE!
This software solution is absolutely incredible! I use it daily on my MacBook Pro, iPad & iPhone to manage all my contacts, prospects & customers. It sync extremely well between all my devices and imported all my records from Numbers and Excel.
And the support is unlike any other! This developer ALWAYS responds to my questions & concerns! Where else do you get that?
And most importantly, it is priced right so there is no excuse to not have it! It is by far the best CRM software out there at a great price!
Now, quit looking and get it!
And the support is unlike any other! This developer ALWAYS responds to my questions & concerns! Where else do you get that?
And most importantly, it is priced right so there is no excuse to not have it! It is by far the best CRM software out there at a great price!
Now, quit looking and get it!
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Perfect sized solution
Was looking for a simple,basic database to manage all the various bits of information on the products I sell. Got bot the iPad and Mac versions. It is pretty quick to set up (though I still get a little frustrated stumbling around). Support is great. I had an issue with crashing (Mac) when I trying to set up a form. Sent a email and got an immediate response and they sent out an updated version that corrected the bug. Importing and exporting is easy. Creating calculated fields (like to calculate profit and margins) is a breeze. Pretty easy to sync via drop box (I think I hate iCloud) Never used Bento so I can't compare but this is a perfect solution for me
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This app is awesome
I have been using tap forms for quite some time now. I use it for everything. The latest version is great. There was a bug in the program that had bothered me for some time. I thought I would email the company and report it. Wow. The same day or early the next he responded to my problem and after a couple of emails to understand what was going on he said he would take care of it. With in a week or so a new update was out with the fix! Great program. Great customer support. Something you don't see to much in the app world.
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A cool database
I have had this database program for a while now ever since Bento was abandon
It missis some of the features from bento but it was never promised to be a bento. Learning to do some things differently was not much of a problem the program makes data bases relatively easy to set up. It does a great job I don’t know what I would have done without it. While standing in line at the pharmacy, I quickly put together a database that will allow me to say what day where I am and when did I start waiting. I click a botton and it tells me how much time waisted in line. Over the past few days I have totaled up waisted time in lines. It was a lot more than I ever thought. I have the one for my iMac to. My business information from there is automatically updated on my phone so I’m never at a loss when someone ask me questions about their project. . I love this app
It missis some of the features from bento but it was never promised to be a bento. Learning to do some things differently was not much of a problem the program makes data bases relatively easy to set up. It does a great job I don’t know what I would have done without it. While standing in line at the pharmacy, I quickly put together a database that will allow me to say what day where I am and when did I start waiting. I click a botton and it tells me how much time waisted in line. Over the past few days I have totaled up waisted time in lines. It was a lot more than I ever thought. I have the one for my iMac to. My business information from there is automatically updated on my phone so I’m never at a loss when someone ask me questions about their project. . I love this app
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Awesome App
I've managed our high school class database for over 20 years (over 550 classmates). I started with an excel spreadsheet then graduated to Bento. Bento was great and so easy to use. When it was discontinued I was concerned I wouldn't find a suitable replacement. I tried numerous software/apps and settled on TapForms. I have seen it develop into so much more than Bento ever was (for a while I was using both, specifically because in the beginning Tap Forms didn't support labels - now it does so I don't need Bento). TapForms allows me to store contact info for mailings, info & pictures for name tags, keep track of money received for reunions, keep track of menu choices for reunions and so much more! Besides all of the functionality it provides, Tap Forms has the absolute best customer service I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Definitely 5 stars!!!!
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Great app, exceptional support
First, the support part. I ran into a problem with sync on one of my Macs. The developer replied almost immediately, and late in the day. It took some effort and all the responses were very fast and helpful. I wish everyone did support like this.
The app itself works great. I came over from Bento when that product was discontinued. After a little learning curve, I’m doing everything I need to and finding a few new things that are helpful. The app is super-easy to use, being pretty much like laying out text/spaces on a piece of paper or in a word processing application. No technical effort needed at all. There are some powerful features though that make it quite useful for many tracking, inventory, form, and similar needs.
The app itself works great. I came over from Bento when that product was discontinued. After a little learning curve, I’m doing everything I need to and finding a few new things that are helpful. The app is super-easy to use, being pretty much like laying out text/spaces on a piece of paper or in a word processing application. No technical effort needed at all. There are some powerful features though that make it quite useful for many tracking, inventory, form, and similar needs.
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Better than Bento
I had used Bento for many years, and was disappointed to learn when they were getting rid of it. I downloaded a number of alternate database apps that I hoped would be similar to Bento. After reviewing four of them, I hit upon Tap Forms and knew it was the one. Powerful, easy to use, ability to import all Bento lists, have all the Import/Export features that I need.
Syncs well with IOS devices which is a necessity for me. Cusomter service is the best I’ve ever experienced with a third party app developer. My emails are answered very quickly, and my questions have always been answered. The PDF User’s Manual, for both Mac and IOS, is very well done…but now and then there’s a detail that I can’t find. The developer listens…many customer ideas end up in the next update of the app! Extremely professional, personal and knowledgeable staff.
This is the one!
Syncs well with IOS devices which is a necessity for me. Cusomter service is the best I’ve ever experienced with a third party app developer. My emails are answered very quickly, and my questions have always been answered. The PDF User’s Manual, for both Mac and IOS, is very well done…but now and then there’s a detail that I can’t find. The developer listens…many customer ideas end up in the next update of the app! Extremely professional, personal and knowledgeable staff.
This is the one!
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My Favorite!
I've reviewed Tap Forms before with 5 stars probably a year ago or so. It keeps improving so much I just had to do it again. The last updates for both IOS and Mac brought in some nice very additions. Seems like every time I think of a feature that would be nice to have it shows up on an update. This developer is so proactive and responsive.
If you're looking for a solid database to take in the slack between the 'too simple' flat file systems and the complicated over-kill systems, check out this app. It's thoughtfully designed, which is no surprise considering its developer.
If you're looking for a solid database to take in the slack between the 'too simple' flat file systems and the complicated over-kill systems, check out this app. It's thoughtfully designed, which is no surprise considering its developer.
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Simply the best
A great database app. Your databases are all synced across all my devices including my Mac. The new Dropbox option is great. I can design my own database for whatever my needs are. Developers are very responsive to questions. I am a FileMaker Pro user and I love the power and simplicity of Tapforms. There is a lot of power in this app. If you are needing to keep track assets or document anything, this app is for you. Well worth your time and money. FileMaker and old bento users look no further.
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Great alternative for Bento
I was an happy Bento user but since they are no longer supporting it and it doesn’t seem to work well, if at all on Yosemite, I started using Tapforms. Great program. It does almost all of what Bento does and I find it a bit more flexible for set up and forms. It’s not as user friendly as Bento but very, very close. I have it on 2 Mac’s, my iPad and iPhone and all sync well together. I’ve had one issue and Brendan responded quickly, while in vacation no less, and helped me resolve the issue. I have quite a few databases within Tapforms, all brought over neatly from Bento, using the built in Bento import.
You can print out all your forms within a database, you just have to select them all. I saw something didn’t think you could do that so wanted to clear that up.
Overall, I’m very happy and hope to use this for a long time.
You can print out all your forms within a database, you just have to select them all. I saw something didn’t think you could do that so wanted to clear that up.
Overall, I’m very happy and hope to use this for a long time.
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Tap Forms review such as it is.
I bought Tap Forms because Filemaker was discontinuing Bento. I was looking for a good database that would meet my needs. I needed more than Contacts, but less than Filemaker Pro. I have found that Tap Forms meets my needs.
It took me a few tries to get the iCloud sync working properly, but now it works like a charm.
I would recommend this program for all those Bento users who are looking for a good database solution that does not cost an arm and a leg. Tap Forms is probably the solution for you.
It took me a few tries to get the iCloud sync working properly, but now it works like a charm.
I would recommend this program for all those Bento users who are looking for a good database solution that does not cost an arm and a leg. Tap Forms is probably the solution for you.
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Good
There is no doubt that this program has advanced database abilities. You can save search criteria to reuse again. You can do a search through all databases or just within the one you're in. It has a very rich set of field types including audio and relational.
I wish it had some of the features of Bento which was discontinued. That had the ability to design form layouts. It also had a very useful List view that showed many columns of data and a full form view below it. I'd give Tap Forms a 5 rating if it had those very desirable features. It also would be nice to sync locally from your iPhone / iPad to the Tap Forms on a Macbook over Wi-Fi instead of having to go through iCloud.
I wish it had some of the features of Bento which was discontinued. That had the ability to design form layouts. It also had a very useful List view that showed many columns of data and a full form view below it. I'd give Tap Forms a 5 rating if it had those very desirable features. It also would be nice to sync locally from your iPhone / iPad to the Tap Forms on a Macbook over Wi-Fi instead of having to go through iCloud.
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