Comparison

HanDBase Database Manager vs ASPNR Events

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

ASPNR Events

Access conference details, presentations, and exhibitor information. Connect with other attendees, take notes, and draw directly on presentation slides. Designed exclusively for event participants.

Highlights
  • Conference details access
  • View presentations and exhibitors
  • Connect with attendees
  • Take notes on slides
  • Draw on presentation slides
Features
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**FOR ATTENDEES ONLY** This mobile application allows you to access each conference details. Within the underlying event apps, users can access presentations, exhibitors, and connect with other attendees. Users can also take notes adjacent available presentation slides and draw directly on slides inside the event apps.

Screenshots

HanDBase Database Manager4 screens
ASPNR Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ASPNR Events at Free against HanDBase Database Manager's $9.99. ASPNR Events also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). HanDBase Database Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (99 vs 8). On ads 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

ASPNR Events is free to download; HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ASPNR Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASPNR Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HanDBase Database Manager has 99 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, ASPNR Events every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HanDBase Database Manager versus ASPNR Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase Database ManagerASPNR Events
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (99 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCAmerican Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology Inc.

Customer experience

HanDBase Database Manager

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

ASPNR Events

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ASPNR Events

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
None

ASPNR Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HanDBase Database Manager free?
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ASPNR Events free?
ASPNR Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HanDBase Database Manager or ASPNR Events?
ASPNR Events is rated higher. HanDBase Database Manager averages 3.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while ASPNR Events averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do HanDBase Database Manager or ASPNR Events have ads?
Neither HanDBase Database Manager nor ASPNR Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase Database Manager or ASPNR Events?
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, and ASPNR Events every 11 months. Most recently, HanDBase Database Manager was updated on October 13, 2026 and ASPNR Events on October 2, 2026.

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