Comparison

MobiDB 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

MobiDB Database

This offline database application allows users to organize, manage, and search data with cloud synchronization. It supports data exchange with popular spreadsheet and database software, and offers a visual form designer for attractive data presentation. Ideal for both personal and team use, it facilitates collaboration and offline work.

Highlights
  • Offline database functionality
  • Cloud synchronization (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • Visual form designer
  • CSV and Excel import/export
  • Automatic conflict resolution
  • Pre-set database templates
  • Over 20 field types
Features
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MobiDB is an offline database app with unique cloud sync. CSV import enables data exchange between mobidb and Access, Filemaker, Excel. Intuitive visual form designer will help you arrange information on your screen in an attractive and readable manner. Features: • CSV import/export; • Visual form designer; • Cloud synchronization through Dropbox, OneDrive, Google drive; • Automatic conflict resolution; • Excel export; • More than 20 field types; • Pre-set database templates; • Stored filters; • Sorting and search; MobiDB is a good choice for people working in the field, since it supports offline work. Once you get back to the stable internet connection you can upload your changes to the cloud to make it available to other devices and people. MobiDB database is a personal database as well is a team database since with mobidb you can share database through cloud storage and collaborate with other devices and users. Use MobiDB database to • Organize, Manage and Search data entries; • Work with team via cloud, create team tasks; • Keep track of your business related data: customer database,billing invoices, orders, products list, receipts; • Store personal information of your collections, recipes, to-do lists, etc.; • Manage projects, track tasks progress, assign responsible persons, and invoice customers, manage employees; • Create and manage company inventories, keep track of home inventory; • Take scientific notes in the field; • Manage rented property; • Arrange, store and manage some specific information that requires special structure; • Manage both work and life;

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

MobiDB Database4 screens
Collections Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Collections Database at 4.6 against MobiDB Database's 3.9. Collections Database also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 54%). MobiDB Database's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. MobiDB Database sells 8 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 187 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of MobiDB Database's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobiDB Database ships an update monthly, Collections Database fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MobiDB Database versus Collections Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobiDB DatabaseCollections Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (82 ratings)4.6 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82187 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii KorneiMatteo D'Ignazio

Customer experience

MobiDB Database

All ratings82 ratings
Positive73.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.8%

Collections Database

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

Bugs and requests

MobiDB 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

8 purchases

MobiDB Database

One-time8
  • 1 year Premium subscription$7.99
  • Basic license trial-discounted$13.99
  • Premium license trial-discount2 variants$17.99
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  • Premium license2 variants$21.99
  • Premium license base price$21.99
  • Ultimate trial-discounted$69.99
  • Ultimate license$84.99
  • Ultimate license base price$84.99
3 purchases

Collections Database

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

Questions

Is MobiDB Database free?
MobiDB 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, MobiDB Database or Collections Database?
Collections Database is rated higher. MobiDB Database averages 3.9 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.
Do MobiDB Database or Collections Database have ads?
MobiDB Database shows ads; Collections Database does not.
Which is updated more often, MobiDB Database or Collections Database?
MobiDB Database ships an update monthly, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, MobiDB Database was updated on September 21, 2026 and Collections Database on September 22, 2026.

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