Comparison

Collections Database vs DeskMateBuddy

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

DeskMateBuddy

Features
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DeskMate — Your Cozy Focus Companion DeskMate is a productivity and relaxation app designed to help you stay focused, calm, and motivated while working or studying. Combining immersive music, customizable themes, and a clean Pomodoro-style timer, DeskMate transforms your workspace into a cozy and distraction-free environment. Whether you're studying late at night, working on creative projects, or simply relaxing, DeskMate creates the perfect atmosphere with soothing soundscapes and aesthetic visuals inspired by cozy desk setups and lofi vibes. Key Features - Focus music and ambient sounds for deep concentration - Pomodoro timer to improve productivity and time management - Multiple aesthetic themes for different moods and environments - Relaxing and cozy UI designed to reduce stress and distractions Perfect for studying, working, reading, coding, or chilling Custom focus sessions and cycle tracking Background music experience inspired by lofi and chill study rooms DeskMate helps users build better focus habits by combining music, atmosphere, and productivity tools into one simple and enjoyable experience.

Screenshots

Collections Database4 screens
DeskMateBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Collections Database and DeskMateBuddy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and DeskMateBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Collections Database versus DeskMateBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections DatabaseDeskMateBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioWORMEE TECH COMPANY LIMITED

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

DeskMateBuddy

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
4 purchases

DeskMateBuddy

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$6.99

Questions

Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeskMateBuddy free?
DeskMateBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Collections Database or DeskMateBuddy have ads?
Neither Collections Database nor DeskMateBuddy shows ads.

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