Comparison

Customer Database vs DBReader

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

DBReader

Access and query data within SQLite files directly on your device. Customize searches by specifying tables and columns. Easily share your database results, regardless of file size.

Highlights
  • Fetch SQLite file data
  • Customize search by table and column
  • Share search results
  • Supports any database size
Features
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DBReader is a simple app allows you to fetch SQLite file data. Customize your search by selecting desired search table and column . Sharing result is easier than you think . No matter the size of your database .

Screenshots

Customer Database4 screens
DBReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Customer Database at 58% against DBReader's 0%. Customer Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). DBReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence 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. DBReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Customer Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Customer Database has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Customer Database's written reviews are positive against 0% of DBReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Customer Database ships an update monthly, DBReader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Customer Database versus DBReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustomer DatabaseDBReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorg SieberNAYTEL

Customer experience

Customer Database

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

DBReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
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  • Input-Only Mode & App Lock$4.99
  • Calendar$4.99
  • Files$5.99
  • More than 500 Customers$8.99
None

DBReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Customer Database free?
Customer Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DBReader free?
DBReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Customer Database or DBReader?
Customer Database is rated higher. Customer Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while DBReader averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Customer Database or DBReader have ads?
Neither Customer Database nor DBReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Customer Database or DBReader?
Customer Database ships an update monthly, and DBReader fortnightly. Most recently, Customer Database was updated on September 9, 2026 and DBReader on June 11, 2026.

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