# Toble vs Collections Database

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Toble at none against Collections Database's 3. Toble also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Collections Database's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (187 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Toble asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Toble against 4.6 for Collections Database. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 187 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Toble's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

Toble ships an update every 3 months, Collections Database fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toble | Collections Database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toble-tracker-and-spreadsheet/id1501764572/reviews) | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **187** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 87.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashley Thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501764571) | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) |

## What reviewers say

### Toble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toble-tracker-and-spreadsheet/id1501764572)

This app offers a minimalist spreadsheet and tracker for managing various aspects of your life. It automatically tallies values and performs calculations without requiring complex formulas. Easily track time, finances, habits, and more, with options to share and export your data.

**Highlights:** Automatic calculations without formulas, Customizable templates, Time, income, and expense tracking, Habit tracking, Data export to CSV, Dark/light mode support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Collections Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334)

Organize anything with a personal database app. It offers over 20 field types, customizable layouts, and pre-built templates for common uses like books or expenses. Advanced features and iCloud sync are available.

**Highlights:** 20+ field types (text, number, picture, barcode, etc.), Customizable fields and display styles, Pre-built templates (books, contacts, expenses, etc.), Organize with collections and subcollections, Password, Face ID, and Touch ID protection, iCloud synchronization across devices, Advanced fields and calculations (Pro version)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collections Ultra (Upgrade) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Collections Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Collections Ultra | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
- 💡 Excellent integration with Apple ecosystem
- 🔒 Secure and private data storage
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 📚 Lacking comprehensive documentation
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities
- 🔀 Difficulty moving/copying data between collections

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues when using search
- Inconsistent behavior between iOS and macOS versions

**Requested features**

- Collaborative features for sharing databases
- More advanced reporting and visualization options
- Improved import/export functionality
- Ability to customize the appearance and layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toble free?

Toble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Collections Database free?

Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Toble or Collections Database?

Collections Database is rated higher. Toble averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.

### Do Toble or Collections Database have ads?

Neither Toble nor Collections Database shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Toble or Collections Database?

Toble ships an update every 3 months, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, Toble was updated on September 16, 2026 and Collections Database on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*