# MiniXL vs Collections Database

The clearest difference is rating: Collections Database at 4.6 against MiniXL's 3.8. Collections Database also leads on ratings volume (190 vs 4) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). MiniXL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 190 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MiniXL's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

MiniXL ships an update every 3 days, Collections Database fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiniXL | Collections Database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minixl/id1563357115/reviews) | **[4.6 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathieu Morgensztern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439918443) | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) |

## What reviewers say

### MiniXL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minixl/id1563357115)

Create calculation sheets with a simple two-column interface for labels and numbers/formulas. Synchronize your work across devices via iCloud and import/export data as CSV. Access a wide range of mathematical and scientific functions directly from a keyboard extension.

**Highlights:** Two-column table for labels and numbers/formulas, iCloud synchronization across devices, CSV import and export, Keyboard extension with functions, Rational fraction display for results, Classical and scientific functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro 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 MiniXL free?

MiniXL 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, MiniXL or Collections Database?

Collections Database is rated higher. MiniXL averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 190 ratings.

### Do MiniXL or Collections Database have ads?

Neither MiniXL nor Collections Database shows ads.

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

MiniXL ships an update every 3 days, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, MiniXL was updated on October 14, 2026 and Collections Database on October 16, 2026.

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