# Listy · Watchlist & Tracker vs Collections Database

Listy · Watchlist & Tracker and Collections Database both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Collections Database's written reviews are positive against 61% of Listy · Watchlist & Tracker's. Collections Database also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Listy · Watchlist & Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Listy · Watchlist & Tracker against 4.6 for Collections Database. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 460 and 187 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Listy · Watchlist & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

Listy · Watchlist & Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Collections Database fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Listy · Watchlist & Tracker | Collections Database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (460 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listy-watchlist-and-tracker/id1496035097/reviews) | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **460** | 187 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ismael Gonzalez-Nicolas y Canal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496035096) | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) |

## What reviewers say

### Listy · Watchlist & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listy-watchlist-and-tracker/id1496035097)

Organize and track all your favorite items, from movies and books to wines and links. Create custom lists, mark items as consumed, and use powerful filtering and ordering to manage your personal collection. Your data is saved privately on your device and can sync across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable categories, Track watched, read, or played items, Filtering and ordering options, Private, device-based storage, iCloud sync across devices, Share Extension for tracking, Unlimited lists and folders

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pay weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pay monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Listy+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pay yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly | $10.99 | per year |
| Listy+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime 50% | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Listy+ Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective list management
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 💡 Useful media integration
- 🚀 Automatic metadata retrieval
- 👍 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing and data loss issues
- 🐛 Buggy behavior and crashes
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security options
- 🔒 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add items to lists
- Disappearing list data after updates
- Unresponsive UI elements
- Incorrect metadata display
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom lists
- Improved sorting and filtering options
- Collaborative list sharing
- Reminders and notifications
- More customization options


### 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 Listy · Watchlist & Tracker free?

Listy · Watchlist & Tracker 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, Listy · Watchlist & Tracker or Collections Database?

Collections Database is rated higher. Listy · Watchlist & Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.

### Do Listy · Watchlist & Tracker or Collections Database have ads?

Neither Listy · Watchlist & Tracker nor Collections Database shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Listy · Watchlist & Tracker or Collections Database?

Listy · Watchlist & Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, Listy · Watchlist & Tracker was updated on September 12, 2026 and Collections Database on September 22, 2026.

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