Comparison

Tap Forms Database Pro vs Pearl

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

Pearl

Features
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Pearl is the simplest way for solo tradespeople and contractors to manage their jobs, clients, and invoices — all in one place. SCHEDULE JOBS IN SECONDS Create a job, assign a client, set the date and time. Done. No bloat, no learning curve. NEVER FORGET A CLIENT Keep all your client details organized — phone, email, address. Tap to call, text, or get directions to the job site instantly. GET PAID FASTER Create professional invoices with line items, share them as PDF, and track partial payments. Know exactly who owes you what. QUOTE → JOB → INVOICE Send quotes to clients. When they accept, convert to a job with one tap. When the job's done, generate the invoice automatically. SEE YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE Your dashboard shows today's jobs, upcoming work, and outstanding payments. The calendar view shows your schedule for any day. TRACK EVERYTHING - Recurring jobs — weekly, biweekly, monthly - Job expenses and profit per job - Before/after photos on every job - Export your data as CSV anytime YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Everything is stored on your device. Built for plumbers, electricians, painters, landscapers, cleaners, handymen, and every solo tradesperson who's tired of managing their business on paper. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://translucent-sailboat-9c7.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Pe arl-36ddd812410380e29c3fde162275e33b

Screenshots

Tap Forms Database Pro4 screens
Pearl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Tap Forms Database Pro at 4 against Pearl's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Tap Forms Database Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pearl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tap Forms Database Pro versus Pearl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Forms Database ProPearl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTap Zapp Software Inc.Kamal Hussain

Bugs and requests

Tap Forms Database Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Pearl

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
3 purchases

Pearl

Subscriptions3
  • Pearl Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pearl Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pearl Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tap Forms Database Pro free?
Tap Forms Database Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pearl free?
Pearl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tap Forms Database Pro or Pearl have ads?
Neither Tap Forms Database Pro nor Pearl shows ads.

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