Comparison

Cars Database vs Collections Database

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

Head to head
About

Cars Database

This app provides a comprehensive database of car brands and models, allowing users to browse detailed specifications for each. It's designed to assist in making informed decisions when considering a car purchase.

Highlights
  • Browse car brands
  • Browse car models
  • View model versions
  • Search for models
  • Bookmark favorite models
Features
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Cars Database is the most complete cars specifications app to help you browse car's brands or models. You can find all details of car to make a decision of buying a car. Key Features: • Browse all car's brands • Browse all car's models • Browse all versions of a model • Search for models • Add bookmark to a model in the order to open it later Upcoming Features • Compare between models • Compare between versions • Add bookmark on a version Car Manucaturers • Acura • Alfa romeo • Aston martin • Audi • Bentley • Bmw • Bugatti • Cadillac • Chevrolet • Chrysler • Citroen • Dacia • Daewoo • Daihatsu • Datsun • Dmc • Dodge • Donkervoort • Dr motor • Ferrari • Fiat • Ford • Honda • Hummer • Hyundai • Infiniti • Isuzu • Jaguar • Jeep • Kia • Koenigsegg • Lamborghini • Lancia • Land rover • Lexus • Lincoln • Lotus • Maserati • Maybach • Mazda • Mclaren • Mercedes benz • Mercury • Mini • Mitsubishi • Nissan • Opel • Pagani • Peugeot • Pontiac • Porsche • Renault • Rolls-royce • Saab • Saleen • Scion • Seat • Skoda • Smart • Subaru • Suzuki • Tesla • Toyota • Tvr • Volkswagen • Volvo • Wiesmann and many more with thousands car models Support Information • Please use the support function the screen "More" of application

About

Collections Database

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
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Collections is a personal database app to organize anything. 1. A field for every use Collections supports over 20+ field types: • Text, Number • Boolean • Picture • Select • Email, URL, Phone • Password • Date, Time • Color • Barcode And with the Pro version you can use even more advanced fields. • Document reference - Link documents together • Group - Add multiple values for a field • Formula - Create a formula for calculated values. Powerful formula editor with full support to math functions like SUM, AVG • Sources - Import documents from external APIs with Javascript 2. Customizable • Add and reorder fields • Add a separator between fields to better visualize them • Fields have different display styles like primary, secondary, thumbnail • Filter and sort data 3. Templates Collections includes basic templates to get started: • Books • Contacts • Expenses • Subscriptions • Credentials • Inventory • School 5. Advanced management Collections has different tools to help you creating the data model. SUBCOLLECTIONS Organize data into collections and subcollections. Simply said, they are like folders. LISTS A list contains items used in documents and it's very flexible. It could represent a Genre for a book or a Status like 'Available', 'Out of stock' for an object in the inventory. 6. Security • Protect collections using a password, Face ID or Touch ID • Sensitive data such as passwords are encrypted by default 7. iCloud Sync Data is synced automatically between devices through iCloud. 8. Apple's Shortcuts support Expand the app capabilities with Apple's Shortcuts support. 9. Pro version features • Add unlimited documents (free version is limited to 100 documents) • Add files to documents • Add advanced fields • Views • Grid • Use Summary to perform calculations across documents

Screenshots

Cars Database4 screens
Collections Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Collections Database at 4.6 against Cars Database's 2.9. Collections Database also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 48%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cars Database sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 187 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Cars Database's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cars Database ships an update every 3 weeks, Collections Database fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cars Database versus Collections Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCars DatabaseCollections Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (21 ratings)4.6 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuan NguyenMatteo D'Ignazio

Customer experience

Cars Database

All ratings21 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative42.9%

Collections Database

All ratings187 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.6%

Bugs and requests

Cars Database

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Collections Database

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cars Database

One-time1
  • Cars Database ad-free$2.99
3 purchases

Collections Database

One-time3
  • Collections Ultra (Upgrade)$1.99
  • Collections Pro$7.99
  • Collections Ultra$9.99

Questions

Is Cars Database free?
Cars Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cars Database or Collections Database?
Collections Database is rated higher. Cars Database averages 2.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.
Do Cars Database or Collections Database have ads?
Cars Database shows ads; Collections Database does not.
Which is updated more often, Cars Database or Collections Database?
Cars Database ships an update every 3 weeks, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, Cars Database was updated on September 10, 2026 and Collections Database on September 22, 2026.

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