Comparison

Collections Database vs Data Collection 1

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

Head to head
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

About

Data Collection 1

This mobile application serves as a companion to a shop management software. It provides essential functionality for users of the Insite Software Solutions, Inc. platform.

Highlights
  • Shop management software adjunct
  • Companion functionality
  • Integration with Insite Software Solutions
Features
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This app is an adjunct to Insite Software Solutions, Inc. Shop Management Software. See www.insitesoftwaresolutions.com/ for more information.

Screenshots

Collections Database4 screens
Data Collection 11 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Data Collection 1 at none against Collections Database's 3. Data Collection 1 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Collections Database's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Data Collection 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Data Collection 1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 187 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, Data Collection 1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Collections Database versus Data Collection 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections DatabaseData Collection 1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioInsite Software Solutions, Incorporated

Customer experience

Collections Database

All ratings187 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.6%

Data Collection 1

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Data Collection 1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Collections Database

One-time3
  • Collections Ultra (Upgrade)$1.99
  • Collections Pro$7.99
  • Collections Ultra$9.99
None

Data Collection 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Data Collection 1 free?
Data Collection 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Collections Database or Data Collection 1?
Data Collection 1 is rated higher. Collections Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Data Collection 1 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Collections Database or Data Collection 1 have ads?
Neither Collections Database nor Data Collection 1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collections Database or Data Collection 1?
Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, and Data Collection 1 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Collections Database was updated on September 22, 2026 and Data Collection 1 on September 19, 2026.

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