# Collections Database vs Collection & Inventory Tracker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collections Database | Collection & Inventory Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collection-and-inventory-tracker/id6776667729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) | [Pavel Poley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550927836) |

## What reviewers say

### Collections Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collections Ultra (Upgrade) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Collections Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Collections Ultra | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
- 💡 Excellent integration with Apple ecosystem
- 🔒 Secure and private data storage
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 📚 Lacking comprehensive documentation
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities
- 🔀 Difficulty moving/copying data between collections

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues when using search
- Inconsistent behavior between iOS and macOS versions

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collection-and-inventory-tracker/id6776667729)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Cloud Sync Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Team 3 Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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