# Customer Database vs DBReader

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Customer Database | DBReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customer-database/id1496659447/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbreader/id6470279374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georg Sieber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409746304) | [NAYTEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294297855) |

## What reviewers say

### Customer Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customer-database/id1496659447)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Access License | $1.99 | per month |
| Design Options | $1.99 | one-time |
| Commercial Usage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Custom Fields | $4.99 | one-time |
| Input-Only Mode & App Lock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Files | $5.99 | one-time |
| More than 500 Customers | $8.99 | one-time |


### DBReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbreader/id6470279374)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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