Comparison

Notes and Lists with Totals vs Database

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

Head to head
About

Notes and Lists with Totals

This app functions like a notes application but automatically calculates totals for each line of text. It's ideal for managing budgets, tracking expenses, planning events, or creating shopping lists, offering effortless summation for various financial and organizational needs.

Highlights
  • Automatic list totaling
  • Budget and money tracking
  • Event planning lists
  • Shopping list management
  • Cross-device sharing
  • Currency and average calculations
Features
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Find yourself adding up numbers in the Notes App? Totals works just like Notes, but automatically adds an amount for each line of text allowing you to effortlessly add ups lists of money, holidays, attendees and shopping lists. Use Totals for: - Tracking Money, Budgets and Spending - Wedding Planning, Budgets, Guests Lists - Baby Showers - Christmas present lists and money spent vs budget - Savings for the New Year and Holidays - Annual Leave/Holidays taken and how many left - Number of people invited to a party - Timesheets and earnings - and many more Works out totals, currency and averages Share the totals across all your devices Never use the Notes App or complex spreadsheets when Totals will effortlessly keep on top of all your lists Look out for great new features planned in the coming months and contact us via the App to request new features Whether you have finance, bank, money or budget needs; Totals can help you with; accounts, bills, personal debt, income, expense, credit, cashflow, tax, irs or hmrc issues. The Red Two Apps Team

About

Database

This app allows you to create custom databases on your mobile device to organize various types of information. It supports numerous data types and offers features for easy data entry and management, suitable for personal or small business use.

Highlights
  • Customizable data tables
  • Effortless data entry
  • Support for over 10 data types
  • Card view for data presentation
  • Versatile use cases
Features
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PocketDB transforms your mobile device into a powerful personal database, enabling you to store, organise, and access all your essential information on the go. Whether you're managing a collection, tracking personal projects, or simply keeping detailed lists, PocketDB puts the power of data management right at your fingertips. Features: - Customisable Data Tables: Create tables for anything from your book collection to your fitness progress. - Effortless Data Entry: Add, edit, and delete records with ease. - More than 10 data types including text, numbers, dates, and even custom selection pickers. - Card view Use cases: - Personal Inventory Management: Track belongings with details like warranty, condition, and value. - Fitness and Health Tracking: Log workouts and diet, tracking fitness goals and health data. - Event Planning: Manage details for events, including guest lists, budgets, and schedules. - Learning and Education: Organise study materials, track assignments, and monitor educational progress. - Hobby Collections: Catalog items in collections, detailing origin, condition, and value. - Small Business Inventory: Manage product details, stock levels, and supplier information for businesses. - Freelance Project Management: Keep tabs on projects, client details, deadlines, and payments. - Real Estate Management: Organise listings, client details, and appointments for real estate activities. - Educational Tools for Teachers: Maintain detailed records on student performance and lesson plans. - Group Travel Planning: Coordinate trip details, including itineraries and budgets, among group members. - Community Organisations: Manage memberships, events, and volunteer tasks for clubs or community groups. - Research Projects: Collaborate on projects with shared databases for data collection and literature reviews. - Writing and Publishing: Track submissions, publications, and feedback for written works. - Artwork Portfolio Management: Catalog artworks with comprehensive details on exhibitions and sales. - Recipe Database: Compile and share recipes, including ingredients, instructions, and photos. - Budget Tracking: Monitor personal finances, including income, expenses, and savings. - Investment Portfolio: Track personal investments, stock performance, and financial trends. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thirtynineapps-privacy/home

Screenshots

Notes and Lists with Totals3 screens
Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

Notes and Lists with Totals and Database both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Notes and Lists with Totals's written reviews are positive against 20% of Database's. Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Notes and Lists with Totals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Notes and Lists with Totals against 2.8 for Database. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Notes and Lists with Totals's written reviews are positive against 20% of Database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes and Lists with Totals ships an update every 3 weeks, Database daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notes and Lists with Totals versus Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes and Lists with TotalsDatabase
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRTA Apps LtdLEAP STUDIO

Customer experience

Notes and Lists with Totals

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%

Database

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes and Lists with Totals

One-time1
  • Unlimited Totals$0.99
None

Database

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes and Lists with Totals free?
Notes and Lists with Totals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Database free?
Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notes and Lists with Totals or Database?
Notes and Lists with Totals is rated higher. Notes and Lists with Totals averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Database averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Notes and Lists with Totals or Database have ads?
Neither Notes and Lists with Totals nor Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes and Lists with Totals or Database?
Notes and Lists with Totals ships an update every 3 weeks, and Database daily. Most recently, Notes and Lists with Totals was updated on October 16, 2026 and Database on October 14, 2026.

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