Comparison

MSSQL Commander for iPad vs Collections Database

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MSSQL Commander for iPad

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Powerful MSSQL Server client for iPad Great SQL query editor with syntax highlighting and fast query editing Queries are saved across devices using iCloud Work with and see multiple SQL queries and results at the same time. You get to set how much space each query should have on the screen. Helps you generate advanced queries, but always lets you review before you execute them. Save favorite queries for later. And when you close MSSQL Commander and later reopen it, your queries are exactly where you left them, ready to be replayed Open connections to different (or even the same) instance using multiple windows in split view Full SSH support - Authenticate either with certificates or passwords - Connect to either the database host you're tunnelling too, or to a database on a remote host the tunnel gives you access to Browse query results like you do in a spreadsheet Export data as CSV, XML and JSON to your favorite apps such as Apple Numbers or Microsoft Excel. Both light- and dark-mode support. Respects your text size preferences via Dynamic Text Your purchase includes all current features and all features that are provided during the next year. For features developed thereafter, an in-app purchase will become available.

About

Collections Database

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
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Collections is a personal database app to organize anything. 1. A field for every use Collections supports over 20+ field types: • Text, Number • Boolean • Picture • Select • Email, URL, Phone • Password • Date, Time • Color • Barcode And with the Pro version you can use even more advanced fields. • Document reference - Link documents together • Group - Add multiple values for a field • Formula - Create a formula for calculated values. Powerful formula editor with full support to math functions like SUM, AVG • Sources - Import documents from external APIs with Javascript 2. Customizable • Add and reorder fields • Add a separator between fields to better visualize them • Fields have different display styles like primary, secondary, thumbnail • Filter and sort data 3. Templates Collections includes basic templates to get started: • Books • Contacts • Expenses • Subscriptions • Credentials • Inventory • School 5. Advanced management Collections has different tools to help you creating the data model. SUBCOLLECTIONS Organize data into collections and subcollections. Simply said, they are like folders. LISTS A list contains items used in documents and it's very flexible. It could represent a Genre for a book or a Status like 'Available', 'Out of stock' for an object in the inventory. 6. Security • Protect collections using a password, Face ID or Touch ID • Sensitive data such as passwords are encrypted by default 7. iCloud Sync Data is synced automatically between devices through iCloud. 8. Apple's Shortcuts support Expand the app capabilities with Apple's Shortcuts support. 9. Pro version features • Add unlimited documents (free version is limited to 100 documents) • Add files to documents • Add advanced fields • Views • Grid • Use Summary to perform calculations across documents

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Collections Database at Free against MSSQL Commander for iPad's $6.99. Collections Database also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). MSSQL Commander for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Collections Database is free to download; MSSQL Commander for iPad costs $6.99 up front. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MSSQL Commander for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSSQL Commander for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Collections Database fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MSSQL Commander for iPad versus Collections Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSSQL Commander for iPadCollections Database
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (190 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—190 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiklas SaersMatteo D'Ignazio

Bugs and requests

MSSQL Commander for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Collections Database

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

MSSQL Commander for iPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Collections Database

One-time3
  • Collections Ultra (Upgrade)$1.99
  • Collections Pro$7.99
  • Collections Ultra$9.99

Questions

Is MSSQL Commander for iPad free?
MSSQL Commander for iPad costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MSSQL Commander for iPad or Collections Database have ads?
Neither MSSQL Commander for iPad nor Collections Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSSQL Commander for iPad or Collections Database?
MSSQL Commander for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, MSSQL Commander for iPad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Collections Database on October 16, 2026.

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