Collections Database vs FlexiList
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)
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
FlexiList
Read full descriptionHide full description
FlexiList — Track Anything, Your Way. Most list apps force you into their format. FlexiList lets you define exactly what you want to track — and how. Create custom lists with your own fields: text, numbers, dates, or anything else. Whether it's a grocery run, a project checklist, daily habits, or a home inventory — FlexiList fits the shape of your life. FEATURES • Custom List Schemas — Define your own fields for any list. Not just a title — add a price, a date, a priority level, or anything you need. • Smart Task Tracking — Mark items complete, hide finished tasks, and see your progress at a glance. • Swipe Actions — Swipe to edit or delete items instantly, right from the list. • Real-Time Sync — Your lists are stored securely in the cloud and stay in sync across all your devices. • Fast Search & Filtering — Find anything instantly with smart search and sort options. • Secure Sign-In — Sign in with Google and Apple. Your data belongs to you. • Clean, Modern Design — Minimal and fast, designed to stay out of your way. • Account Deletion — Ability to delete your account and data. FlexiList is free to use.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlexiList at none against Collections Database's 3. Collections Database's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FlexiList asks for nothing beyond the download.
Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, FlexiList every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Collections Database | FlexiList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (187 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 187 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matteo D'Ignazio | Erind Shkurti |
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
FlexiList
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
FlexiList
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Collections Database free?
Is FlexiList free?
Do Collections Database or FlexiList have ads?
Which is updated more often, Collections Database or FlexiList?
Other comparisons















