HanDBase Database Manager vs Gift Plan
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.
Gift Plan
Never forget a special occasion or struggle with gift ideas again. This app helps you track important dates, store recipient details, and manage gift lists. It provides timely reminders and a centralized place to brainstorm and organize presents for any event.
- Upcoming occasion list
- Contact and Facebook birthday import
- Customizable occasion types
- Shopping list with pricing
- Recipient profiles
- Gift idea entry
- Multiple occasion notifications
- Calendar view
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Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day... Gift Plan is the app for every occasion! If you're like most people, there have been many occasions when you've been stuck for gift ideas at the shopping mall, you couldn't remember the right clothing size to buy for a loved-one, or even worse, you've totally forgotten about a birthday or anniversary! Gift Plan is here to help... Features include: • Chronological, filterable list of upcoming occasions • Contacts birthday importing • Facebook birthday importing • Customizable color-coded occasion types • Shopping list with support for prices, overall tally and emailing of gifts • Customizable recipient profiles • Ideas tab for quickly entering gift ideas as they come to you • Up to two notifications prior to each occasion plus one on the day • Calendar view with color-coded occasion indicators • Optional passcode protection …and a lot more. In profile view, you can flick through full screen photos of the people you love and see their personal tastes, gift ideas, sizes and upcoming occasions all at a glance! Here's what the press have to say about Gift Plan: "Every aspect is polished to perfection." - Australian Macworld “Gorgeous iPhone app simplifies gift giving" - Mashable.com 'Spark of Genius' "There isn’t a moment when Gift Plan is undesirable to use if not outright fun! 9/10" - iPhone Appstorm Connect with us: Website: www.airsource.co.uk Twitter: @airsourceltd
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gift Plan at 4.6 against HanDBase Database Manager's 3.8. Gift Plan also leads on price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 and Gift Plan $0.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gift Plan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gift Plan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 213 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of HanDBase Database Manager's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gift Plan's.
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, Gift Plan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDBase Database Manager | Gift Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (99 ratings) | 4.6 (213 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 74.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 99 | 213 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDH Software, LLC | Airsource |
Customer experience
HanDBase Database Manager
Gift Plan
User reviews
HanDBase Database Manager
From 99 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Gift Plan
From 213 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 📆 Helpful for organizing gifts and events
- 🔍 Ability to track gift ideas and purchases
- 🗓️ Useful reminders for upcoming occasions
- 📸 Option to add photos of gifts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Lack of syncing between devices
- 💰 Desire for more budgeting/spending features
- 🔍 Difficulty in searching/sorting contacts
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and backup
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
Gift Plan
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to add/edit photos
- Inconsistencies in displaying purchased gifts
- Issues with deleting or modifying existing entries
- Problems with importing contacts and birthdays
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to categorize contacts (e.g., family, friends)
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync to access data across devices
- Introduce a budgeting tool to track spending per person/occasion
- Allow adding notes, links, and other details to gift ideas
- Provide an option to mark gifts as received
In-app purchases
HanDBase Database Manager
- HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
Gift Plan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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