Comparison

Collections Database vs TermVault

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

TermVault

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TermVault – Your Ultimate Personal Glossary App Simplify the way you store, organize, and access the terms you need to learn with TermVault, the perfect tool for students, professionals, and lifelong learners. With a clean and minimalist design, TermVault lets you focus on what matters most—your knowledge. What Makes TermVault Different? TermVault is designed to make building your own glossary easy and efficient. Forget cluttered interfaces and unnecessary features. This app gives you exactly what you need: Categories: Group related terms for easy organization. Tags: Add custom tags to find your terms even faster. Search: Quickly locate any term with a lightning-fast search tool. Why Use TermVault? Simplify Your Learning: Keep all your important terms in one place, ready whenever you need them. Stay Organized: Use categories and tags to create a structure that works for you. Fast and Intuitive: TermVault’s minimalist design ensures you can add, find, and update terms effortlessly. Who Is TermVault For? Students: Organize your course materials and key concepts. Professionals: Keep track of technical terms, industry jargon, or project-specific vocabulary. Learners of All Kinds: From hobbyists to researchers, TermVault is perfect for anyone who loves to learn. How It Works Create categories for your topics of interest. Add terms, definitions, and relevant tags. Use the search bar to find terms instantly. Super Simple. Super Effective. TermVault doesn’t overwhelm you with unnecessary features. It’s a lightweight yet powerful tool that helps you focus on learning without distractions. Start building your personal knowledge library with TermVault today!

Screenshots

Collections Database4 screens
TermVault3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TermVault at none against Collections Database's 3. Collections Database's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TermVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Collections Database versus TermVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections DatabaseTermVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioLuis Laborda

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

TermVault

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

TermVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TermVault free?
TermVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Collections Database or TermVault have ads?
Neither Collections Database nor TermVault shows ads.

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