Comparison

Customer Database vs Database

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

Database

This app allows you to create custom databases on your mobile device to organize various types of information. It supports numerous data types and offers features for easy data entry and management, suitable for personal or small business use.

Highlights
  • Customizable data tables
  • Effortless data entry
  • Support for over 10 data types
  • Card view for data presentation
  • Versatile use cases
Features
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PocketDB transforms your mobile device into a powerful personal database, enabling you to store, organise, and access all your essential information on the go. Whether you're managing a collection, tracking personal projects, or simply keeping detailed lists, PocketDB puts the power of data management right at your fingertips. Features: - Customisable Data Tables: Create tables for anything from your book collection to your fitness progress. - Effortless Data Entry: Add, edit, and delete records with ease. - More than 10 data types including text, numbers, dates, and even custom selection pickers. - Card view Use cases: - Personal Inventory Management: Track belongings with details like warranty, condition, and value. - Fitness and Health Tracking: Log workouts and diet, tracking fitness goals and health data. - Event Planning: Manage details for events, including guest lists, budgets, and schedules. - Learning and Education: Organise study materials, track assignments, and monitor educational progress. - Hobby Collections: Catalog items in collections, detailing origin, condition, and value. - Small Business Inventory: Manage product details, stock levels, and supplier information for businesses. - Freelance Project Management: Keep tabs on projects, client details, deadlines, and payments. - Real Estate Management: Organise listings, client details, and appointments for real estate activities. - Educational Tools for Teachers: Maintain detailed records on student performance and lesson plans. - Group Travel Planning: Coordinate trip details, including itineraries and budgets, among group members. - Community Organisations: Manage memberships, events, and volunteer tasks for clubs or community groups. - Research Projects: Collaborate on projects with shared databases for data collection and literature reviews. - Writing and Publishing: Track submissions, publications, and feedback for written works. - Artwork Portfolio Management: Catalog artworks with comprehensive details on exhibitions and sales. - Recipe Database: Compile and share recipes, including ingredients, instructions, and photos. - Budget Tracking: Monitor personal finances, including income, expenses, and savings. - Investment Portfolio: Track personal investments, stock performance, and financial trends. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thirtynineapps-privacy/home

Screenshots

Customer Database4 screens
Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Customer Database at 4.6 against Database's 2.8. Customer Database also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 20%) and ratings volume (47 vs 5). Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Customer Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Customer Database has 47 ratings behind it against 5, 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 20% of Database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Customer Database ships an update every 3 weeks, Database daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Customer Database versus Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustomer DatabaseDatabase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorg SieberLEAP STUDIO

Customer experience

Customer Database

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

Database

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Database

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Customer Database free?
Customer Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Database free?
Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Customer Database or Database?
Customer Database is rated higher. Customer Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Database averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Customer Database or Database have ads?
Neither Customer Database nor Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Customer Database or Database?
Customer Database ships an update every 3 weeks, and Database daily. Most recently, Customer Database was updated on September 26, 2026 and Database on August 28, 2026.

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