Comparison

MySqlProg2 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

MySqlProg2

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Are you a MySql database user and ever wished about exploring the database from iOS devices by touch from anywhere, then this is a powerful companion tool for you to remotely visualize and explore the MySql database in an intuitive way. For detailed information please visit http://makeprog.com FEATURES • Visualize, search & script database objects. • Database objects can be viewed in Tiles & Table view. • Administer database by scripting. • Multi tab query runner. • Send any kind of ad-hoc query and browse the results in table. • Fast access to SQL keywords using special SQL keyboard. • Save queries to iOS device and reuse. • Simple GUI table designer. • Theme support for user interface. • Define Entry Form and Add, Edit & Delete Table Rows. • Charting SHARING • Email script and query results instantly. • Download saved queries using iTunes. EXPLORE & SCRIPT • Users & Databases. • Tables (Columns, Constraints, Indexes, Triggers). • Views (Columns). • Procedures, Procedure Arguments & Functions, Function Arguments. • Triggers & Indexes. (Optional) WINDOWSPROG BRIDGE SERVER (FREE) • This iOS application requires a Bridge Server to be installed in a Windows Machine to process the requests made by iOS Devices. • The Bridge Server is the one stop communication point for iMySqlProg and MySql and it can be downloaded for free from http://makeprog.com • Works Over 3G/4G. • Refer to http://makeprog.com/Products/iWindowsProg/WindowsProgBridgeServer.aspx for more info and why it makes your database stay secure. Privacy Policy : http://makeprog.com/documents/Privacy Policy.pdf Terms & Conditions : http://makeprog.com/documents/Terms and Conditions.pdf

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

MySqlProg24 screens
Collections Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Collections Database at Free against MySqlProg2's $14.99. Collections Database also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months). MySqlProg2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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

Collections Database is free to download; MySqlProg2 costs $14.99 up front. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MySqlProg2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySqlProg2 ships an update every 8 months, Collections Database every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MySqlProg2 versus Collections Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySqlProg2Collections Database
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (196 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBalasubramanian RamanathanMatteo D'Ignazio

Bugs and requests

MySqlProg2

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

None

MySqlProg2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Collections Database

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

Questions

Is MySqlProg2 free?
MySqlProg2 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MySqlProg2 or Collections Database have ads?
Neither MySqlProg2 nor Collections Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySqlProg2 or Collections Database?
MySqlProg2 ships an update every 8 months, and Collections Database every 8 days. Most recently, MySqlProg2 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Collections Database on November 11, 2026.

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