Comparison

Collections Database vs WikiTree Browser Extension

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

WikiTree Browser Extension

Enhance your WikiTree.com experience with customizable features. This extension offers tools for profile management, editing, navigation, and community interaction, allowing you to tailor the site to your preferences.

Highlights
  • Customizable global features
  • Profile management tools
  • Enhanced editing capabilities
  • Advanced navigation options
  • Community interaction features
  • Style and readability options
Features
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The official WikiTree browser extension. The WikiTree Browser Extension adds advanced features to WikiTree.com. Each feature can be turned on or off so you can customize WikiTree exactly as you want. Features: Global: Access Keys Add Search Boxes Clipboard and Notes Extra Watchlist Style: Custom Style Dark Mode Smooth Scrolling Sticky Header Visited Links Profile: Category Display Change Family Lists Collapsible Descendants Tree Distance and Relationship Family Group Family Timeline Printer Friendly Bio Readability Options Sort Theme People Unconnected Branch Table Editing: Add Person Redesign Auto Bio Auto Categories Automatic GEDCOM Cleanup (AGC) Bio Check Change Summary Options Date Fixer Edit Family Data Enhanced Editor Style Family Dropdown Family Lists Gender Predictor Language Setting Locations Helper Make Radio Buttons Deselectable Save Buttons Style Options Scissors Shareable Sources Sticky Toolbar Suggested Matches Filters Verify ID WikiTree+ Edit Helper Navigation: AKA Name Links Apps Menu Category Finder Pins Draft List My Menu Random Profile Preview Pages Redirect External Links What Links Here Community: Confirm Thank Yous G2G Options Hide My Contributions Sort Badges Other: Anniversaries Table Connection Finder Options DNA Connections Table My Connections Table Filters and Sorting Usability Tweaks Wills and Estates For a full description of each feature and how to use them, see https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:WikiTree_Browser_Extension.

Screenshots

Collections Database4 screens
WikiTree Browser Extension2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collections Database at 87% against WikiTree Browser Extension's 0%. Collections Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (187 vs 16). WikiTree Browser Extension's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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. WikiTree Browser Extension asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 187 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Collections Database's written reviews are positive against 0% of WikiTree Browser Extension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, WikiTree Browser Extension every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Collections Database versus WikiTree Browser Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections DatabaseWikiTree Browser Extension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better2.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better16
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioWikiTree

Customer experience

Collections Database

All ratings187 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.6%

WikiTree Browser Extension

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

WikiTree Browser Extension

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

WikiTree Browser Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WikiTree Browser Extension free?
WikiTree Browser Extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Collections Database or WikiTree Browser Extension?
Collections Database is rated higher. Collections Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while WikiTree Browser Extension averages 2.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Collections Database or WikiTree Browser Extension have ads?
Neither Collections Database nor WikiTree Browser Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collections Database or WikiTree Browser Extension?
Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, and WikiTree Browser Extension every 9 days. Most recently, Collections Database was updated on October 9, 2026 and WikiTree Browser Extension on October 11, 2026.

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