SQLite vs Collections Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQLite
Manage SQLite database files with an intuitive graphical interface. Easily view tables, rows, and execute advanced SQL queries. Create new tables and add rows, with options to copy, paste, and share data. Supports iCloud synchronization and offline access.
- Graphical SQLite database management
- Advanced SQL query execution
- Table and row creation
- Copy, paste, and share data
- iCloud synchronization
- Offline access
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SQLite-Pro is a professional SQLite database manager which allows you to graphically open and manage SQLite database files on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. The app combines the power and flexibility of SQLite with an intuitive graphical interface for tapping to view all tables and rows. You can also tap on the search icon to enter advanced SQL queries and get results immediately. You can create a new table easily with the Create Table panel, and add new rows with the Add Row panel. You can also tap and drag to highlight any table or rows for copy, paste, and share. The app also automatically formats SQLite query results to fit each column perfectly for thousands of rows in a few seconds. An innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use SQLite database app. This is the solution that SQLite-Pro delivers for you today. Features: - Opens all SQLite database files - View and manage multiple SQLite database files from the iCloud drive - Tap on a table name to view the table - Tap on a column title to sort by the column - Tap on the search icon to enter advanced SQL queries and get results immediately - Create a new table with the Create Table panel or create SQL command - Add a new row with the Add Row panel or insert SQL command - Tap and drag to highlight any table or rows for copy, paste, and share - Built-in iCloud integration for automatically synchronizing SQLite database files - Automatically formats SQL query results to fit each column perfectly - E-mail any SQLite database file instantly - Works anywhere online or offline - Works with all international text SQLite-Pro runs on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. Subscription is auto-renewable which means that once purchased it will be auto-renewed. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Manage your Subscription and Auto-Renewal by going to your Account Settings. Terms of Service: http://impactfinancials.com/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: http://impactfinancials.com/privacy_policy
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.
- 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)
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collections Database at 87% against SQLite's 0%. Collections Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). SQLite's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. SQLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 192 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SQLite's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.
SQLite ships an update every 4 days, Collections Database every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQLite | Collections Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (192 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 87.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 192 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Lee | Matteo D'Ignazio |
Customer experience
SQLite
Collections Database
Bugs and requests
SQLite
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
SQLite
- Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
Collections Database
- Collections Ultra (Upgrade)$1.99
- Collections Pro$7.99
- Collections Ultra$9.99
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