# Altova MyCollections vs Firevault

The clearest difference is rating: Altova MyCollections at 4.0 against Firevault's 3.4. Altova MyCollections also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Firevault's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firevault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Altova MyCollections asks for nothing beyond the download.

Altova MyCollections holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altova MyCollections has 73 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Altova MyCollections's written reviews are positive against 47% of Firevault's.

Altova MyCollections ships an update every 6 months, Firevault every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altova MyCollections | Firevault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altova-mycollections/id1098313971/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firevault-personal-database/id1439389822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Altova GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/904018225) | [GACHANET](https://appshunter.io/developer/403879493) |

## What reviewers say

### Altova MyCollections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altova-mycollections/id1098313971)

Easily catalog and manage all your personal collections, from books and CDs to watches and wish lists. Customize templates, add rich details like photos and Wikipedia info, and sync across devices. Share collections with friends, track lent items, or even list items for sale.

**Highlights:** Built-in and customizable collection templates, Add photos, descriptions, and Wikipedia info, Sophisticated display and reporting options, Cross-device synchronization, Share collections with friends, Track lent and for-sale items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Highly customizable fields
- ☁️ Cloud backup available
- 🔄 Syncs between devices
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 "Missing page sources" error
- 🐛 Difficult to register/login

**Reported bugs**

- Missing page sources error
- App crashes frequently
- Data loss
- App freezes
- Lost entries after phone upgrade

**Requested features**

- Forgot password option
- Select multiple images from photos
- Option to select multiple images from photos
- Set default image compression percentage
- Print function for documentation


### Firevault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firevault-personal-database/id1439389822)

Organize and manage diverse personal information, from collections and hobbies to business data. Features hierarchical indexing, customizable templates, and PDF export for permanent preservation. Seamless iCloud synchronization and collaboration options are available.

**Highlights:** Personal database management, Hierarchical indexing, Customizable templates, PDF export, iCloud synchronization, File sharing and collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firevault Premium Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Firevault Premium Yearly Plan | $10.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altova MyCollections free?

Altova MyCollections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Firevault free?

Firevault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Altova MyCollections or Firevault?

Altova MyCollections is rated higher. Altova MyCollections averages 4.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Firevault averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Altova MyCollections or Firevault have ads?

Firevault shows ads; Altova MyCollections does not.

### Which is updated more often, Altova MyCollections or Firevault?

Altova MyCollections ships an update every 6 months, and Firevault every 2 weeks. Most recently, Altova MyCollections was updated on November 2, 2026 and Firevault on November 2, 2026.

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