Comparison

Collections Database vs SplashID Pro 9

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

SplashID Pro 9

This app securely stores and organizes all your personal data, including logins, notes, and sensitive records. It offers cloud or offline sync options and allows secure sharing with contacts. Pro plans unlock all features for comprehensive data management.

Highlights
  • Secure password management
  • Organize data with tags and categories
  • Cloud, Wi-Fi, or offline sync
  • Secure record sharing
  • Built-in backups and recycle bin
  • Favorites, Notes, and OTP views
Features
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Your digital life. Organized. Secured. Simplified. SplashID Pro 9 is the modern upgrade to the trusted SplashID Safe — built for anyone who wants quick, secure access to their personal data, without the hassle of remembering dozens of passwords. Whether you're managing logins, one-time passcodes, personal notes, or sensitive records, SplashID Pro 9 helps you store and organize it all with tags, types, and categories. Keep your data in sync across devices using cloud or Wi-Fi sync — or keep everything offline with our “no sync” option for complete privacy. Create groups, share records securely with trusted contacts, and collaborate effortlessly using cloud sync. Stay in control with built-in backups, a recycle bin for deleted items, archive tools, and an action dashboard. You’ll also find helpful views like Favorites, Notes, and OTPs for quick access to what matters most. Subscribe to a Pro plan to unlock all features — no limits, no compromises. Need support? We’re here to help. Reach out through the app and we’ll respond via email. Privacy Policy: https://www.splashid.com/splashid-pro-9/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.splashid.com/splashid-pro-9/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Collections Database4 screens
SplashID Pro 94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collections Database at 87% against SplashID Pro 9's 25%. Collections Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SplashID Pro 9 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 140 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Collections Database's written reviews are positive against 25% of SplashID Pro 9's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, SplashID Pro 9 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Collections Database versus SplashID Pro 9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections DatabaseSplashID Pro 9
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better2.4 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews — better25.2% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better140
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioSplashData

Customer experience

Collections Database

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

SplashID Pro 9

All ratings140 ratings
Positive26.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative67.5%

User reviews

Collections Database

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Flexible and customizable
  • 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
  • 💡 Excellent integration with Apple ecosystem
  • 🔒 Secure and private data storage
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
  • 📚 Lacking comprehensive documentation
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities
  • 🔀 Difficulty moving/copying data between collections

SplashID Pro 9

From 140 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth migration from previous version
  • 🔒 Secure cloud sync
  • 👍 Improved user interface
  • 💡 Useful new features like 2FA

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🔍 Slower performance and navigation
  • 👎 Confusing or counterintuitive UI changes
  • 🔒 Issues with data migration and sync
  • 🔋 High resource consumption

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

SplashID Pro 9

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent sync between devices
  • Data loss and corruption issues
  • Licensing and subscription problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back local-only sync option
  • Improve password generator functionality
  • Add support for authenticator apps
  • Enhance search and filtering capabilities

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Collections Database

One-time3
  • Collections Ultra (Upgrade)$1.99
  • Collections Pro$7.99
  • Collections Ultra$9.99
2 purchases

SplashID Pro 9

Subscriptions2
  • SplashID Pro 9 (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • SplashID Pro 9 (Annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplashID Pro 9 free?
SplashID Pro 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Collections Database or SplashID Pro 9?
Collections Database is rated higher. Collections Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while SplashID Pro 9 averages 2.4 from 140 ratings.
Do Collections Database or SplashID Pro 9 have ads?
Neither Collections Database nor SplashID Pro 9 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collections Database or SplashID Pro 9?
Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, and SplashID Pro 9 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Collections Database was updated on September 22, 2026 and SplashID Pro 9 on September 22, 2026.

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