Collections Database vs Returnt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
Returnt
Effortlessly manage and track merchandise returns across all your Apple devices. Log item details, return codes, and attach images for a streamlined process. Data syncs securely via iCloud.
- Efficient return tracking
- Barcode & QR code management
- Attach item images
- Intuitive swipe interface
- iCloud data synchronization
- No account required
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Returnt: Simplify Your Returns Tired of the hassle of tracking returning items? Meet Returnt, your go-to app for managing and tracking merchandise returns seamlessly across all your Apple devices. KEY FEATURES: • Efficient Tracking: Log crucial details like when you received the item, sent it back, vendor's receipt date, refund date, and anticipated refund amount. • Barcode & QR Code Management: Capture or generate high-quality return codes for swift in-store or shipping returns. • Visual Assistance: Attach images of items to ensure accurate and speedy processing at return locations. • Intuitive Interface: Easily update return statuses with simple swipe gestures. • iCloud Sync: Securely synchronize your return data across all of your iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS devices. NO ACCOUNTS OR SIGN-IN REQUIRED: • All of your tracking data is stored securely in your private iCloud account. ACCESSIBILITY IS BUILT IN: • We put special emphasis on designing a user interface that scales for different screen and font sizes • Beautiful light and dark modes automatically adapt to your device settings Streamline your return process today with Returnt! TERMS OF USE (END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT [EULA]): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Returnt at none against Collections Database's 3. Returnt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Collections Database's advantage is ratings volume (190 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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
Both are free to download. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Returnt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Returnt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 190 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Returnt's.
| Parameter | Collections Database | Returnt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (190 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matteo D'Ignazio | Bit Prepper, LLC |
Customer experience
Collections Database
Returnt
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
Returnt
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Collections Database
- Collections Ultra (Upgrade)$1.99
- Collections Pro$7.99
- Collections Ultra$9.99
Returnt
No in-app purchases
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