Comparison

Collections Database vs Collection & Inventory Tracker

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

Collection & Inventory Tracker

Organize your belongings with custom collections, photos, and barcodes. Easily track quantities, add custom fields, and find items quickly, even offline. Share collections with others for collaborative management.

Highlights
  • Custom collections for any item type
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Add photos, notes, and custom fields
  • Offline access and optional cloud sync
  • Search, filter, and sort items
  • Share collections with others
Features
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Organize your inventory, home items, tools, and personal collections in one flexible app. Create custom collections, add photos and barcodes, track quantities, and find anything quickly, even when you are offline. Collection & Inventory Tracker is made for hobby collectors, households, and small teams who want a simple way to catalog, organize, and manage their stuff without messy spreadsheets. Create Custom Collections Build collections for anything you want to track: books, coins, tools, wine, crafts, vinyl records, DVDs, stamps, home storage, assets, and more. Add items with photos, barcodes, quantity, price, rating, notes, and other details. Scan and Track Items Use the built-in barcode scanner to add or find items faster. The app supports QR, EAN, and UPC codes, making it useful for home inventory, tool tracking, craft supplies, product lists, and personal collections. Customize Your Item Catalog Every collection can have its own fields. Add text, numbers, dates, dropdowns, checkboxes, photos, and more. Create the structure that fits your collection instead of forcing your items into a fixed template. Find Everything Quickly Search your collections instantly and filter items by tag, folder, category, or storage location. Sort by name, date, value, quantity, or your own custom fields. Offline Access and Optional Sync Your collections are available offline, so you can browse, edit, and manage items anytime. With cloud sync, you can keep your data updated across devices. Share Collections Invite others to view or edit shared collections. Perfect for families managing home inventory or small teams tracking shared assets, tools, equipment, or supplies. Key Features * Custom collections for inventory and personal items * Barcode and QR code scanning * Photos, notes, quantities, prices, ratings, and custom fields * Tags, folders, search, filters, and sorting * Offline access * Optional cloud sync across devices * Collection sharing with viewer and editor roles * Useful for home inventory, tools, books, wine, crafts, stamps, vinyl, DVDs, and more Whether you are organizing your home, tracking tools, cataloging collectibles, or managing shared assets, Collection & Inventory Tracker helps you keep everything clear, searchable, and easy to update. Download the app today and start building your organized item catalog. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Collections Database4 screens
Collection & Inventory Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Collections Database at 4.6 against Collection & Inventory Tracker's 3.0. Collections Database also leads on ratings volume (190 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Collection & Inventory Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 190 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, Collection & Inventory Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Collections Database versus Collection & Inventory Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections DatabaseCollection & Inventory Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (190 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioPavel Poley

Customer experience

Collections Database

All ratings187 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.6%

Collection & Inventory Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Collection & Inventory Tracker

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
5 purchases

Collection & Inventory Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Cloud Sync Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • Team 3 Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collection & Inventory Tracker free?
Collection & Inventory Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Collections Database or Collection & Inventory Tracker?
Collections Database is rated higher. Collections Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Collection & Inventory Tracker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Collections Database or Collection & Inventory Tracker have ads?
Neither Collections Database nor Collection & Inventory Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collections Database or Collection & Inventory Tracker?
Collections Database ships an update fortnightly, and Collection & Inventory Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Collections Database was updated on October 16, 2026 and Collection & Inventory Tracker on October 13, 2026.

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