Comparison

Collections Database vs Weft

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

Weft

Features
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Weft turns a single thought into a map you can explore. Type any topic and Weft's AI instantly seeds a canvas of connected ideas. Tap any node to branch it further, and keep going - your map grows as deep as your curiosity. Brainstorming, planning, studying, thinking out loud: all on one infinite canvas. WHY WEFT - Start from a prompt. Describe a topic and get a structured mind map in seconds. - Branch forever. Drill into any node to expand it into new sub-topics, level after level. - Three layouts. Radial for brainstorms, spine for outlines, tree for step-by-step plans. - Deep dives. Generate a full written explanation for any node, in the context of its branch. - Built for touch. Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and rearrange nodes with a fingertip. - iPhone and iPad. A canvas that scales from pocket to desk, with a side inspector on iPad. - Yours offline. Your maps are saved on your device and open instantly. GREAT FOR - Brainstorming products, projects, and ideas - Planning trips, events, and launches - Studying and breaking down complex topics - Outlining essays, talks, and content - Thinking through decisions WEFT PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited maps, unlimited branching depth, deep-dive explanations, and export to image, Markdown, or OPML. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Free maps let you try everything first. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://appcitystudios.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://appcitystudios.com/privacy-policy Start with a topic. See where it takes you.

Screenshots

Collections Database4 screens
Weft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Collections Database at 4 against Weft's 2. Collections Database also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 Weft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Collections Database versus Weft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections DatabaseWeft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (194 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings194 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioAPPCITY Limited Liability Company

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

Weft

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
3 purchases

Weft

Subscriptions2
  • Weft Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Weft Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Weft Pro — Lifetime$49.99

Questions

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

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