Comparison

Collections Database vs Savit

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

Savit

Features
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Savit is the fastest way to save, organize, and revisit everything that matters to you. Whether it's an article, a product, a document, or a photo — Savit captures it in one tap and keeps everything beautifully organized. Save anything, instantly. Share links from Safari, Chrome, or any app using the share sheet. Add docs, images, videos, and photos directly to your library. Savit can also detect links copied to your clipboard and prompt you to save them before you forget. Auto-save your downloads. Savit watches your Downloads folder and automatically saves new photos, videos, and documents as they arrive — no manual steps needed. Open files without leaving the app. PDFs and documents open directly inside Savit, so you stay in your flow. Ask your library anything. The built-in AI Chat lets you find, summarize, and navigate your saved files using natural language — no searching required. Organize your way. Use collections like folders, add tags for flexible categorization, and reorder everything with drag and drop. Choose from multiple view modes including Link Preview, Visual Grid, Glass, and List. Find anything fast. Full-text search across titles, URLs, descriptions, and notes. Filter by collection, tag, favorites, or unread status. Your data stays on your device. No account required. Savit automatically creates local backups, and you can export or import your library as a JSON file. Secure the app with a custom PIN or Face ID. Personalize everything. Light, Dark, or System themes. Custom collection icons, emojis, or your own photos. Multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and more. Savit is the organizer you'll actually use.

Screenshots

Collections Database4 screens
Savit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Collections Database at Free against Savit's $0.99. Collections Database also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Savit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Collections Database is free to download; Savit costs $0.99 up front. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Savit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, Savit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Collections Database versus Savit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections DatabaseSavit
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioRichmond Constante

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

Savit

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

Savit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Savit free?
Savit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Collections Database or Savit have ads?
Neither Collections Database nor Savit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collections Database or Savit?
Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, and Savit every 3 days. Most recently, Collections Database was updated on September 22, 2026 and Savit on September 25, 2026.

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