Comparison

Evernote vs HanDBase Database Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Evernote

Capture, organize, and find anything you need with this AI-powered note-taking and organization tool. From quick thoughts to complex projects, it helps you manage information across devices and brings your ideas back when you need them.

Highlights
  • Capture notes, photos, web articles, and more
  • Organize with notebooks and tags
  • AI-powered search and transcription
  • Plan tasks with due dates and reminders
  • Syncs across all devices
  • Offline access to notes
Features
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Evernote is your second brain — the place to keep everything that matters and find it again the moment you need it. "…an invaluable tool for organizing a messy digital life." — The New York Times Capture a thought, a to-do, a photo, or a whole project, then let Evernote help you organize it, make sense of it, transcribe a meeting or tidy up a rough draft, and bring it back exactly when it counts. From the first spark of an idea to the finished plan, it all lives in one calm, searchable place — at work, at home, and everywhere in between. CAPTURE ANYTHING Jot a quick note, build a checklist, save a photo, an email or a PDF, or clip an article from the web before it disappears. Type it out, write by hand, snap a picture, or record a voice memo — whatever's fastest in the moment. Your ideas land in one place, ready when you are, so nothing gets lost on a sticky note or buried in your inbox. STAY ORGANIZED, EFFORTLESSLY Sort notes into notebooks and add tags, or just start writing and let structure follow. Group related notes together, pin the ones you reach for most, and keep work, school, and life neatly apart — without spending your day tidying up. Evernote keeps things in order so you can stay focused on the thinking. FIND WHAT YOU NEED, FAST Search across everything you've saved — including the text inside your images and PDFs. Ask in plain language and Semantic Search surfaces the right note, even when you can't remember the exact words or where you put it. The more you save, the more useful it becomes. MEET YOUR AI ASSISTANT Your AI Assistant clears away the busywork so you can stay in the thinking, working quietly alongside you. Record a conversation and Evernote AI transcribes and summarizes it for you; AI Transcription turns audio, images, and video into text; and AI Edit cleans up a rough draft, shortens it, or changes the tone while keeping it in your own voice. PLAN YOUR DAY Add due dates, reminders, and to-dos right inside your notes, so the next step is always clear and nothing slips through the cracks. Check things off as you go and keep momentum without switching apps. WORK EVERYWHERE Your notes sync automatically across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web — start on one device and pick up right where you left off on another. Evernote works offline too, so you're never locked out of your own ideas, even when you're far from a signal. FOR WORK, SCHOOL, AND LIFE - Plan projects, prep meetings, and keep every detail in one place. - Take lecture notes, organize research, and study smarter for exams. - Save recipes, plan trips, track goals, and remember the little things that matter. - Keep a journal, draft your next big idea, and capture inspiration whenever it strikes. "Its magic lies in its flexibility." — PCMag However you think, and whatever you're working on, Evernote helps you remember everything and get it done. Capture today's idea — and find it the moment you need it.

About

HanDBase Database Manager

This is a powerful relational database manager for mobile devices. It allows users to create and edit custom databases with various field types, relational linking, and advanced sorting and filtering options. It supports photos, camera, GPS, and barcode scanning, with an optional custom forms designer.

Highlights
  • Create and edit databases on mobile
  • 19 different field types
  • Relational database linking
  • Sorting, filtering, and custom views
  • Field-level encryption
  • Desktop Connect for import/export
  • Support for photos, camera, GPS, barcode scanning
Features
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Powerful relational database manager for mobile devices. Track anything! Shopping Lists,DVD Collections,Passwords,Prayer Lists,To Dos,Workouts,Recipes,Checkbook,Weight Loss,Auto Mileage Inventory,Surveys,Directories,Time/Billing CRM,Deliveries,Estimates Patient Lists,Billing Codes,Charge Capture Create and Edit Databases right on your iPhone 19 different field types Relational- link between different database tables Sorting,Filtering, and Customized Views Field level Encryption Desktop Connect- connect via web browser and load/save databases, import/export Integration w/ HanDBase Gallery-download over 2000 templates Support for photos/camera/gps/barcode scanning Custom Forms Designer available via in-app Purchase "HanDBase for iPhone is a very powerful and customizable database. There's really no competition to HanDBase, and given their long history and track record in the handheld world, HanDBase will be adopted quickly in businesses where custom databases are needed. At [Price], this app is a bargain." TUAW.com review "If you’re sick of buying [...] iPhone/Touch applications that don’t live up to their hype – then you should look at HanDBase" GearDiary.com review We are a world leader in the mobile database space and have compatible solutions (sold separately) for desktops, synchronization to programs like Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Filemaker, and most ODBC enabled apps. See our web site for more details and options. Please Note: The HanDBase database format does not support Unicode, so while English and most European languages are supported, other languages are not.

Screenshots

Evernote4 screens
HanDBase Database Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Evernote at Free against HanDBase Database Manager's $9.99. Evernote also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). HanDBase Database Manager's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Evernote is free to download; HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 up front. Evernote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month and HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Evernote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evernote has 78K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Evernote's written reviews are positive against 60% of HanDBase Database Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evernote ships an update weekly, HanDBase Database Manager every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Evernote versus HanDBase Database Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvernoteHanDBase Database Manager
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (78K ratings) — better3.8 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78K — better99
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#28 — better#188
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvernote CorporationDDH Software, LLC

Customer experience

Evernote

All ratings78,050 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews4,390 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative42.4%

HanDBase Database Manager

All ratings99 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral15.4%
Negative24.6%

User reviews

Evernote

From 78K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High quality notes app
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 👍 Useful features and integrations
  • 👍 Powerful search and organization
  • 👍 Seamless cross-device sync

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable on mobile
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 👎 Declining quality and customer support
  • 👎 Aggressive upselling and limitations on free version

HanDBase Database Manager

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent database app
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Highly customizable
  • 👍 Powerful relational features
  • 👍 Flexible and versatile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Issues with data loss
  • 🐛 Syncing problems
  • 🐛 Awkward user interface

Bugs and requests

Evernote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notes not saving properly
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Search functionality not working as expected
  • Inability to access notes after subscription changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved mobile app performance and stability
  • Enhanced security features like encryption and two-factor authentication
  • More flexible and affordable subscription options
  • Better customer support and communication
  • Expanded formatting and customization options

HanDBase Database Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when using password-protected databases
  • Issues with field order and layout being lost
  • Problems with data entry and saving records
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved forms and UI customization
  • Better integration with iPhone features (contacts, calendar, etc.)
  • Enhanced reporting and export options
  • Ability to create databases as standalone apps
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  • Improved support for larger databases

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Evernote

Subscriptions8
  • Evernote Plus$13.951 Month
  • Evernote Plus2 variants$15.001 Month
  • Evernote Premium2 variants$17.491 Month
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  • Evernote Personal$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Personal7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Monthly Personal Plan7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Personal Monthly$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Premium$169.001 Year
1 purchases

HanDBase Database Manager

One-time1
  • HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99

Questions

Is Evernote free?
Evernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HanDBase Database Manager free?
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Evernote or HanDBase Database Manager?
Evernote is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while HanDBase Database Manager averages 3.8 from 99 ratings.
Do Evernote or HanDBase Database Manager have ads?
Neither Evernote nor HanDBase Database Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evernote or HanDBase Database Manager?
Evernote ships an update weekly, and HanDBase Database Manager every 3 months. Most recently, Evernote was updated on November 6, 2026 and HanDBase Database Manager on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Evernote or HanDBase Database Manager?
Evernote currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and HanDBase Database Manager at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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