Collections Database vs AssetVault
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
AssetVault
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AssetVault is the private AI inventory app for collectors, homeowners, firearms owners, and anyone who wants one vault for valuable things. AI PHOTO ID. LIVE VALUE CONTEXT. PRIVATE INVENTORY. Snap a photo, identify what you own, track value, document condition, and keep your inventory off the cloud. Your vault lives on your phone in local SQLite storage, not in an AssetVault cloud account. We never require a login, never store your full inventory on our servers, and never sell inventory data. Optional online tools only send the photo, search, or item you choose to check. BUILT FOR ACTIVE COLLECTORS AND STATIC INVENTORIES. Track trading cards, comic books, Funko Pop, sneakers, watches, firearms, wine, whiskey, spirits, video games, LEGO, vinyl records, electronics, jewelry, collectibles, art, tools, and anything else worth tracking. Use 17 focused categories plus Other without forcing every collection into one hobby workflow. COLLECTOR+ FOR ACTIVE COLLECTIONS. Collector+ is for users who want recurring collector intelligence: - AI Photo ID: snap one photo and fill the basics faster. - Live pricing: see eBay active-listing asking medians where available. - AI Pre-Grade / Should I Grade?: pre-screen cards and comics before PSA, BGS, or CGC submission with guided photos, an estimated grade range, and submit / borderline / skip guidance. - Bulk Photo Import: photograph a shelf or binder and split it into individual items with AI. - Condition Timeline: date-stamped condition photos for wear, patina, fill state, damage, and resale or insurance proof. - Fast catalog lookup: type a name and get instant catalog matches before any paid AI fallback. CARDS, COMICS, FUNKO, AND COLLECTIBLES. Record set name, card number, year, variant, quantity, slab certs, receipts, photos, and notes. Use AI Photo ID, AI Pre-Grade, set completion, wishlist planning, and market context for buying, selling, grading, and insurance decisions. WINE, WHISKEY, AND SPIRITS. Track personal score, critic score, ABV, date opened, drink-by window, cellar position, tasting notes, cork condition, fill state, and bottle photos. Collector+ can add pricing context where available. HOME, FIREARMS, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE RECORDS. Track serial numbers, receipts, room/location, condition, notes, NFA class, stamp status, maintenance, round counts, parts, and gunsmith notes. Create PDF reports with photos, values, and notes for insurance claims, estate planning, moving, or family handoff. PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY. - Inventory data is stored locally on your device. - No user account, login, or email required. - No cloud synchronization. - Biometric / PIN lock for sensitive access. - No advertising, no ad tracking, no selling your data. - Crash reporting only, with inventory-data scrubbing. - Open privacy policy: tryassetvault.com/privacy.html PRICING. Free: 5 items and core features. Collector+ $9.99/month or $99.99/year: AI Photo ID, AI Pre-Grade, live pricing, Bulk Photo Import, Condition Timeline, and other recurring-cost collector tools. 7-day free trial - cancel before day 8 = $0 charged. Pro $19.99 one-time: static offline inventory with unlimited items, unlimited backups, PDF reports, QR labels, CSV import, and Full Export ZIP. No accounts. No lock-in. Export your data whenever you want. Start your vault in 60 seconds. Your collection lives on your device. Collector+ keeps active collections moving. --- Support: support@crldigital.com Privacy Policy: tryassetvault.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Collections Database at every 8 days against AssetVault's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and AssetVault sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Collections Database ships an update every 8 days, AssetVault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Collections Database | AssetVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (194 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 194 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matteo D'Ignazio | Chris Lehman |
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
AssetVault
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
AssetVault
- Collector+7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Collector+ Annual$99.991 Year
- $1 Tip$0.99
- $5 Tip$4.99
- $10 Tip$9.99
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- Lifetime Access$19.99
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