Comparison

HanDBase Database Manager vs MobiDB Database

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

Head to head
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.

About

MobiDB Database

This offline database application allows users to organize, manage, and search data with cloud synchronization. It supports data exchange with popular spreadsheet and database software, and offers a visual form designer for attractive data presentation. Ideal for both personal and team use, it facilitates collaboration and offline work.

Highlights
  • Offline database functionality
  • Cloud synchronization (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • Visual form designer
  • CSV and Excel import/export
  • Automatic conflict resolution
  • Pre-set database templates
  • Over 20 field types
Features
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MobiDB is an offline database app with unique cloud sync. CSV import enables data exchange between mobidb and Access, Filemaker, Excel. Intuitive visual form designer will help you arrange information on your screen in an attractive and readable manner. Features: • CSV import/export; • Visual form designer; • Cloud synchronization through Dropbox, OneDrive, Google drive; • Automatic conflict resolution; • Excel export; • More than 20 field types; • Pre-set database templates; • Stored filters; • Sorting and search; MobiDB is a good choice for people working in the field, since it supports offline work. Once you get back to the stable internet connection you can upload your changes to the cloud to make it available to other devices and people. MobiDB database is a personal database as well is a team database since with mobidb you can share database through cloud storage and collaborate with other devices and users. Use MobiDB database to • Organize, Manage and Search data entries; • Work with team via cloud, create team tasks; • Keep track of your business related data: customer database,billing invoices, orders, products list, receipts; • Store personal information of your collections, recipes, to-do lists, etc.; • Manage projects, track tasks progress, assign responsible persons, and invoice customers, manage employees; • Create and manage company inventories, keep track of home inventory; • Take scientific notes in the field; • Manage rented property; • Arrange, store and manage some specific information that requires special structure; • Manage both work and life;

Screenshots

HanDBase Database Manager4 screens
MobiDB Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MobiDB Database at Free against HanDBase Database Manager's $9.99. MobiDB Database also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). HanDBase Database Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for HanDBase Database Manager against 3.9 for MobiDB Database. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 82 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of HanDBase Database Manager's written reviews are positive against 54% of MobiDB Database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, MobiDB Database monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HanDBase Database Manager versus MobiDB Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase Database ManagerMobiDB Database
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (99 ratings)3.9 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better54.1% of reviews
Number of ratings99 — better82
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCVitalii Kornei

Customer experience

HanDBase Database Manager

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

MobiDB Database

All ratings82 ratings
Positive73.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.8%

Bugs and requests

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

MobiDB Database

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HanDBase Database Manager

One-time1
  • HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
8 purchases

MobiDB Database

One-time8
  • 1 year Premium subscription$7.99
  • Basic license trial-discounted$13.99
  • Premium license trial-discount2 variants$17.99
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  • Premium license2 variants$21.99
  • Premium license base price$21.99
  • Ultimate trial-discounted$69.99
  • Ultimate license$84.99
  • Ultimate license base price$84.99

Questions

Is HanDBase Database Manager free?
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MobiDB Database free?
MobiDB Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HanDBase Database Manager or MobiDB Database?
MobiDB Database is rated higher. HanDBase Database Manager averages 3.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while MobiDB Database averages 3.9 from 82 ratings.
Do HanDBase Database Manager or MobiDB Database have ads?
MobiDB Database shows ads; HanDBase Database Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase Database Manager or MobiDB Database?
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, and MobiDB Database monthly. Most recently, HanDBase Database Manager was updated on October 6, 2026 and MobiDB Database on September 30, 2026.

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