Comparison

Tap Forms Database Pro vs Claris FileMaker Go 2026

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

Head to head
About

Tap Forms Database Pro

Organize accounts, projects, inventory, and more with this powerful and accessible database app. Create custom forms, sync data across devices, and leverage AI for form generation. Secure your information with encryption and password protection.

Highlights
  • Customizable forms with diverse field types
  • AI form generator using API keys
  • Secure and encrypted data storage
  • Seamless data sync across Apple devices
  • Template library for quick setup
  • Media attachments and enhanced photo field
  • Barcode scanner for inventory
Features
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Accounts, projects, expenses, inventory, recipes, and more — organize it all in one place with Tap Forms Pro. The most friendly, accessible, and powerful database app for your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch available today. Streamline your productivity with Tap Forms Pro. Create and edit forms easily, adding photos, printing reports, and finding everything you need. Seamlessly sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV, and Nearby Sync. CUSTOMIZABLE FORMS Build unique forms to store any type of data. Text, numbers, dates, notes, photos, audio recordings, signatures, file attachments, tables, calculations, scripts, relationships to other forms, and more. All these can be combined to create customized forms for exactly what you need. AI FORM GENERATOR Want to create a detailed form with fields, pick lists, and sample records? Just enter a form name and an optional description, and voila! You’ve got a form ready to use! Your own ChatGPT or DeepSeek API key is all you need. SECURE & ENCRYPTED Keep your information protected with robust encryption and password protection. SYNC YOUR DATA Sync with Tap Forms Pro for iOS and Mac using iCloud (including multi-account sharing), Dropbox, your own WebDAV server, and Nearby Sync (WiFi) TEMPLATE LIBRARY An ever-expanding set of free form templates available to you. Add them to your documents with a single press of a button. BACKUPS Built-in backup function to let you backup your data to preserve peace of mind. MEDIA ATTACHMENTS Add photos, audio recordings, or file attachments to each record for comprehensive, all-in-one information storage. ENHANCED PHOTO FIELD WITH IMAGE PLAYGROUND Utilizing Apple’s new Apple Intelligence features, you can generate an image directly into a Photo field. BARCODE SCANNER Scan barcodes on iOS for searching and entering in barcode values directly into the app—perfect for inventory management and product tracking. LIGHTNING FAST SEARCH Instantly locate records with advanced search options, smart criteria filters, and sorting. REPORT PRINTING & SHARING Print and share professional looking reports that were created in Tap Forms Pro for Mac to analyze and share your data more effectively. MULTIPLE VIEWS Switch between List, Multi-Column, and Photo Grid views to visualize your data the way you prefer. CASCADING PICK LISTS Create Pick Lists that have multiple levels of values. SCRIPTING Use JavaScripts to perform simple and complex operations on all your data. FORMULAS Create simple or complex formulas using the Calculation field to streamline data analysis and deliver precise results. IMPORT & EXPORT Import & Export standard text and CSV files from Excel, Numbers, or other systems that can export in common text formats. Whether you’re a busy professional or an organization enthusiast, Tap Forms Pro is your go-to solution for clean, efficient data management. Download Tap Forms Pro today and transform the way you organize your digital life! End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tapforms.com/tap-zapp-software-inc-privacy-policy/

About

Claris FileMaker Go 2026

Build and deploy resilient, high-performance custom business applications on iPad and iPhone. Streamline data collection, manage inventory, create invoices, and perform onsite inspections with enhanced security and stability.

Highlights
  • Create and edit data with online forms
  • Capture signatures and scan barcodes
  • Add photos, videos, and audio
  • Display executive dashboards with charts
  • Sign in with existing cloud credentials
  • Utilize iOS sensors and AI capabilities
  • Print reports directly from device
Features
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Claris FileMaker 2026 helps you deliver resilient, high-performance apps that scale with today's business needs. With native disaster recovery, enhanced security, and improved stability, your mission-critical custom apps are protected and available when you need them most. Claris FileMaker Go 2026, part of FileMaker 2026, brings all of these improvements to your FileMaker apps running on iPad and iPhone. Check inventory in the warehouse, create invoices during client visits, perform inspections onsite, and more. Your mobile teams can rely on their FileMaker apps to be more productive on the go — backed by the resilience and stability that FileMaker 2026 delivers across the platform. Create custom apps using Claris FileMaker Pro. Then access these apps from your iPad and iPhone with FileMaker Go. BE MORE PRODUCTIVE ON THE GO Instantly boost your team's productivity with FileMaker Go: • Use online forms instead of paper to collect, edit, search, and sort data. • Capture signatures for invoices or delivery receipts. • Automatically scan and insert barcodes into your custom app. • Add photos, videos, and audio from your device directly to your app. • Display executive dashboard summaries with colorful charts and graphs. • Use your existing Amazon, Google, or Microsoft Azure account credentials to sign in to your FileMaker apps. • Capture information from iOS sensors in your iPad or iPhone device. • Print reports and forms directly from iPad and iPhone using AirPrint. • Take advantage of the latest iOS technologies such as Core ML, Siri Shortcuts, and Live Text in your FileMaker apps. • Leverage expanded AI model support and multimodal capabilities to build smarter, more connected mobile solutions. IMPORTANT NOTES • FileMaker Pro is required to create and modify FileMaker apps. • Files can be copied or emailed between a device and a desktop.

Screenshots

Tap Forms Database Pro4 screens
Claris FileMaker Go 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Forms Database Pro at 4.6 against Claris FileMaker Go 2026's 4.0. Tap Forms Database Pro also leads on ratings volume (84 vs 4) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). Claris FileMaker Go 2026's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price and ads 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. Tap Forms Database Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Claris FileMaker Go 2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap Forms Database Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Forms Database Pro has 84 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Tap Forms Database Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Claris FileMaker Go 2026's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Forms Database Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Claris FileMaker Go 2026 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tap Forms Database Pro versus Claris FileMaker Go 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Forms Database ProClaris FileMaker Go 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB211 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTap Zapp Software Inc.Claris International Inc.

Customer experience

Tap Forms Database Pro

All ratings84 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.6%

Claris FileMaker Go 2026

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Tap Forms Database Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Claris FileMaker Go 2026

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tap Forms Database Pro

Subscriptions11
  • iOS Only Monthly$1.991 Month
  • iOS Only Monthly Family$2.991 Month
  • macOS Only Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • macOS + iOS Monthly$5.991 Month
  • macOS + iOS Monthly Family$8.991 Month
  • iOS Only Yearly14 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • iOS Only Yearly Family14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • macOS Only Yearly14 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • macOS + iOS Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • macOS Only Yearly Family14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • macOS + iOS Yearly Family14 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Claris FileMaker Go 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Forms Database Pro free?
Tap Forms Database Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Claris FileMaker Go 2026 free?
Claris FileMaker Go 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tap Forms Database Pro or Claris FileMaker Go 2026?
Tap Forms Database Pro is rated higher. Tap Forms Database Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Claris FileMaker Go 2026 averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Tap Forms Database Pro or Claris FileMaker Go 2026 have ads?
Neither Tap Forms Database Pro nor Claris FileMaker Go 2026 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Forms Database Pro or Claris FileMaker Go 2026?
Tap Forms Database Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Claris FileMaker Go 2026 every 2 months. Most recently, Tap Forms Database Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Claris FileMaker Go 2026 on October 23, 2026.

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