Customer Database vs ForageMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Secure customer management
- MySQL server sync
- GDPR tools
- Customer grouping and birthdays
- Newsletter creation
- VCF/CSV import/export
- Incoming call identification
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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
ForageMap
This app provides a comprehensive guide for mushroom foraging, featuring a detailed map with over 100,000 spots and 300 species. It offers identification tools, seasonal forecasts, and smart alerts to help users find and identify fungi.
- Comprehensive mushroom map
- Detailed mushroom guide
- Seasonal index and fruiting forecast
- Smart alerts for foraging
- Add personal foraging spots
- Advanced search and filters
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ForageMap offers a powerful mushroom map that meets the needs of everyone from experienced foragers to complete beginners. ForageMap is a subscription-based app. A subscription is required to access all features listed below. Key Features (Subscription Required): MAP & BASIC DATA - Comprehensive Mushroom Map (Premium) - Includes over 100,000 mushroom spots worldwide and more than 300 mushroom species. - Add Your Own Foraging Spots (Premium) - Mark your personal mushroom picking locations on the map so you can easily find them again next time. LEARNING & IDENTIFICATION - Mushroom Guide (Premium) - Explore detailed information and key identifying features of mushrooms. Learn about the growing environments of different species. - Comprehensive Mushroom Name Database (Premium) - Find the fungi you're looking for whether you use common names or scientific names. SEARCH & NAVIGATION - Advanced Filters & Search (Premium) - Discover more wild mushrooms and fungi using powerful search and filter options. - Mushroom Navigation (Premium) - Plan routes to any mushroom spot using your phone's navigation apps. SEASONALITY & FORECAST - Seasonal Index & Fruiting Forecast (Premium) - 0-100 fruiting index with color coding; calculated based on soil temperature, 14-day rainfall, air temperature, tree species matching, and a fire bonus of up to +30. - Growth Stage & Trend (Premium) - Provides a 7-day fruiting trend with automatic predictions for season start, peak, and end. - Smart Alerts (Premium) - Receive push notifications 3 days before season start, after rain surges, at season end, and "this time last year" comparisons. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ForageMap offers the following purchase options: - Weekly Subscription: $6.99 / week (auto-renewable) - Annual Subscription: $39.99 / year (auto-renewable) - Lifetime Access: $59.99 (one-time purchase, non-renewing) Payment for auto-renewable subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Official Website: https://www.tapwater.life/ Terms of Service: https://www.tapwater.life/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.tapwater.life/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Customer Database at 4.6 against ForageMap's 3.0. Customer Database also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (47 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Customer Database sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ForageMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Customer Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Customer Database has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Customer Database ships an update every 3 weeks, ForageMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Customer Database | ForageMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (47 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Georg Sieber | Tap Water |
Customer experience
Customer Database
ForageMap
In-app purchases
Customer Database
- Cloud Access License$1.991 Month
- 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
ForageMap
- Foraging Premium $6.99 weekly$6.997 Days
- Foraging Premium $39.99 yearly$39.991 Year
- Foraging Lifetime$59.99
- ForageMap Lifetime $59.99$59.99
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