HanDBase Database Manager vs Regex for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Regex for Safari
Instantly highlight matching text on web pages as you type. It offers real-time regex validation and keyboard shortcuts for navigation. Save your expressions locally and customize the highlight color for a personalized experience.
- Instant text highlighting
- Real-time regex validation
- Copy matched text
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Saved regex expressions
- Customizable highlight color
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Highlight all matched text instantaneously on web page as you type. Automatic regex validation check as you type. In case you made a mistake composing your regex, input box will yield a red background so you know something is wrong right away. One click to copy all matched text on page. Keyboard shortcut support, "Command+Shift+F" to call the plugin, "Enter/Shift + Enter" to go to next/previous match. No need to type in regex every time. All your regular expressions are saved locally on your device. Customizable highlight color, among all the other options you can tweak to better suits your needs. Feedback and reviews are welcomed! Any questions, feel free to email me at ketai.gao@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Regex for Safari at $0.99 against HanDBase Database Manager's $9.99. Regex for Safari also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). HanDBase Database Manager's advantage is chart position (#82 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 and Regex for Safari $0.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Regex for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, Regex for Safari every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDBase Database Manager | Regex for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (99 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDH Software, LLC | 磊 高 |
Customer experience
HanDBase Database Manager
Regex for Safari
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
Regex for Safari
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HanDBase Database Manager
- HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
Regex for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
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