# Collections Database vs Anybox

Collections Database and Anybox both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Collections Database's written reviews are positive against 65% of Anybox's. Collections Database also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Anybox sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Collections Database against 4.7 for Anybox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 194 and 525 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Collections Database's written reviews are positive against 65% of Anybox's.

Collections Database ships an update every 8 days, Anybox every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collections Database | Anybox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334/reviews) | **[4.7 (525 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anybox-bookmark-and-read-later/id1593408455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 194 | **525** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) | [Anybox LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518223648) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Anybox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anybox-bookmark-and-read-later/id1593408455)

Save, organize, and quickly access your links, notes, and files across all your Apple devices. Features include nested tags, smart lists, and system-wide share extensions for seamless saving. Syncs via iCloud and respects user privacy.

**Highlights:** Cross-device bookmark sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Spotlight search for bookmarks, Nested tags and folders for organization, Smart Lists for automatic organization, Support for images, files, and notes, System-wide share extensions, iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $14.99 | per year |
| Chips-Sized Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pizza-Sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and useful
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
- 🔒 Respects user data privacy
- 💡 Powerful features for power users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔍 Tagging system could be improved
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior with reader mode
- Issues with bookmark syncing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually add links
- Improve duplicate detection
- Allow sorting of tags/folders
- Implement private bookmark folders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collections Database free?

Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anybox free?

Anybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collections Database or Anybox?

Anybox is rated higher. Collections Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Anybox averages 4.7 from 525 ratings.

### Do Collections Database or Anybox have ads?

Neither Collections Database nor Anybox shows ads.

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

Collections Database ships an update every 8 days, and Anybox every 5 weeks. Most recently, Collections Database was updated on October 30, 2026 and Anybox on October 30, 2026.

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