Comparison

Customer Database vs # Simple Table

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

Head to head
About

Customer Database

Manage customer information securely on your mobile device, separate from personal contacts. Sync data with a MySQL server for backup and multi-device access. Includes GDPR tools, customer grouping, birthday management, and newsletter capabilities.

Highlights
  • Secure customer management
  • MySQL server sync
  • GDPR tools
  • Customer grouping and birthdays
  • Newsletter creation
  • VCF/CSV import/export
  • Incoming call identification
Features
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This simple customer database application is designed for small companies for easy and secure customer management on smartphones and tablets, separated from private contacts. It is possible to sync your data with a (self-hosted) MySQL server to prevent loss or defect of your mobile device. This also allows to sync the data with multiple devices. In addition to that, it has tools for the EU-GDPR and you can group customers, manage customers birthdays and vouchers, write newsletters, import customers from VCF files and export your data into VCF or CSV files. Additionally, this app adapts the Dark Mode and has the ability to save customer images. The app shows the names of people saved in the customer database for incoming calls if you activate this in the iOS settings under "Phone" -> "Block and identify calls". Because of its high flexibility, the application is also often used in non-enterprise areas, such as teachers' management of parent contact information. Additional features that can be unlocked via in-app purchase: -> Custom Fields: also drop down selection lists and sorting by these fields is supported. -> "Input-Only-Mode": Optional activatable mode that allows only data entry. For example, the device can be handed to showroom visitors. -> Calendar: Manage customer appointments. Customers can insert the appointment directly into their calendar using a QR code. -> File Attachments: Attach up to 20 files to a customer. -> Design Options: Allows you to set your own title bar color. Terms of Use for the Sync Feature: https://georg-sieber.de/?page=app-customerdb-terms This app is Open Source: https://github.com/schorschii/customerdb-ios

About

# Simple Table

Organize your notes and tasks in a flexible table format, similar to a spreadsheet. Add rich content like colors, images, links, and track task progress. Seamlessly sync across devices and export your data.

Highlights
  • Table-based note-taking
  • Rich content support (colors, images, links)
  • Task progress tracking
  • Import/export CSV data
  • Multi-device sync via Google Drive
  • Dark theme support
Features
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This Simple Table App allows you to easily take notes in a table format like Excel. It also supports various expressions such as colors, images, links, and task progress. It is used in the following situations. - Create timetable - Creating a task table - Creating a shift table - Creating a schedule - Create an address book - Create a comparison table In addition, because it can be used for anything managed in a table There are reports of various uses. If you want to make notes in a table, please try it once. [Features] - Intuitive operability Ease of use is the most important thing for simple functions. It works quickly and you can edit intuitively. - Rich expression You can express your preferences in a tabular format using colors and photos. - To-do management You can insert the progress rate for each cell and use it for ToDo management. - Link Since you can insert links, it is also useful when you want to manage reference sites. - Ready to use You can use it immediately without registering an account. - Export and share Created table data can be exported, shared, and edited on a PC. - Import You can import csv data and edit it. - Dark theme support Since it supports a dark theme, it is also ideal for use at night.

Screenshots

Customer Database4 screens
# Simple Table4 screens

Verdict

The call

Customer Database and # Simple Table both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of # Simple Table's written reviews are positive against 58% of Customer Database's. # Simple Table also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). Customer Database's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Customer Database sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and # Simple Table sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Customer Database against 4.7 for # Simple Table. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 132 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Customer Database's written reviews are positive against 84% of # Simple Table's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Customer Database ships an update every 3 weeks, # Simple Table every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Customer Database versus # Simple Table: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustomer Database# Simple Table
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)4.7 (132 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews83.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorg SieberYUKI TANAIKE

Customer experience

Customer Database

All ratings47 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

# Simple Table

All ratings131 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative7.4%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Customer Database

Subscriptions1
  • Cloud Access License$1.991 Month
One-time7
  • Design Options$1.99
  • Commercial Usage$4.99
  • Custom Fields$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Input-Only Mode & App Lock$4.99
  • Calendar$4.99
  • Files$5.99
  • More than 500 Customers$8.99
3 purchases

# Simple Table

Subscriptions3
  • Simple Table Pro Version$0.991 Month
  • Simple Table Pro Version (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Simple Table Pro (Annual)$18.001 Year

Questions

Is Customer Database free?
Customer Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is # Simple Table free?
# Simple Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Customer Database or # Simple Table?
# Simple Table is rated higher. Customer Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while # Simple Table averages 4.7 from 132 ratings.
Do Customer Database or # Simple Table have ads?
Neither Customer Database nor # Simple Table shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Customer Database or # Simple Table?
Customer Database ships an update every 3 weeks, and # Simple Table every 2 weeks. Most recently, Customer Database was updated on November 3, 2026 and # Simple Table on November 3, 2026.

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