# Near Mint vs Collections Database

The clearest difference is price: Collections Database at Free against Near Mint's $0.99. Collections Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (87% vs 50%). Near Mint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Collections Database is free to download; Near Mint costs $0.99 up front. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Near Mint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 192 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Near Mint's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

Near Mint ships an update every 3 weeks, Collections Database every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Near Mint | Collections Database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-mint/id1328733510/reviews) | **[4.6 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **192** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Nyquist](https://appshunter.io/developer/507805527) | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) |

## What reviewers say

### Near Mint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-mint/id1328733510)

Effortlessly organize your comic book collection with this app. Search, categorize, grade, and curate lists of your comics. Share your collection or export it to a CSV file, all while keeping your data private and accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Search and categorize comics, Capture or import photos, Grade comic books, Curate reading/selling lists, Share collection items, Export collection to CSV, Offline and local operation

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Collections Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334)

Organize anything with a personal database app. It offers over 20 field types, customizable layouts, and pre-built templates for common uses like books or expenses. Advanced features and iCloud sync are available.

**Highlights:** 20+ field types (text, number, picture, barcode, etc.), Customizable fields and display styles, Pre-built templates (books, contacts, expenses, etc.), Organize with collections and subcollections, Password, Face ID, and Touch ID protection, iCloud synchronization across devices, Advanced fields and calculations (Pro version)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collections Ultra (Upgrade) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Collections Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Collections Ultra | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
- 💡 Excellent integration with Apple ecosystem
- 🔒 Secure and private data storage
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 📚 Lacking comprehensive documentation
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities
- 🔀 Difficulty moving/copying data between collections

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues when using search
- Inconsistent behavior between iOS and macOS versions

**Requested features**

- Collaborative features for sharing databases
- More advanced reporting and visualization options
- Improved import/export functionality
- Ability to customize the appearance and layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Near Mint free?

Near Mint costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Collections Database free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Near Mint or Collections Database?

Collections Database is rated higher. Near Mint averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 192 ratings.

### Do Near Mint or Collections Database have ads?

Neither Near Mint nor Collections Database shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Near Mint or Collections Database?

Near Mint ships an update every 3 weeks, and Collections Database every 8 days. Most recently, Near Mint was updated on October 12, 2026 and Collections Database on October 18, 2026.

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