HanDBase Database Manager vs iOracleProg
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.
iOracleProg
Remotely visualize and explore Oracle databases from iOS devices. Script database objects, run ad-hoc queries, and manage data with a user-friendly interface. Requires a free Windows Bridge Server for secure communication.
- Database object visualization and search
- Scripting for database administration
- Multi-tab query runner
- Ad-hoc query execution and result browsing
- SQL keyword assistance
- Save and reuse queries
- GUI table designer
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Are you a Oracle database user and ever wished about exploring the database from iOS devices by touch from anywhere, then this is a powerful companion tool for you to remotely visualize and explore the Oracle database in an intuitive way. For detailed information please visit http://makeprog.com FEATURES • Visualize, search & script database objects. • Database objects can be viewed in Tiles & Table view. • Administer database by scripting. • Multi tab query runner with asynchronous & parallel query execution. • Send any kind of ad-hoc query and browse the results in table. • Fast access to SQL keywords using special SQL keyboard. • Save queries to iOS device and reuse. • Simple GUI table designer. • Theme support for user interface. SHARING • Email script and query results instantly. • Download saved queries using iTunes. EXPLORE & SCRIPT • Users & Databases. • Tables (Columns, Constraints, Indexes, Triggers). • Views (Columns, Triggers). • References & Dependencies. • Procedures, Procedure arguments & Functions, Function arguments. • Indexes, Triggers, Types, Sequences & Synonyms. • Packages, Package Details & their arguments. WINDOWSPROG BRIDGE SERVER (FREE) • This iOS application requires a Bridge Server to be installed in a Windows Machine to process the requests made by iOS Devices. • The Bridge Server is the one stop communication point for iOracleProg and Oracle and it can be downloaded for free from http://makeprog.com • Refer to http://makeprog.com/Products/iWindowsProg/WindowsProgBridgeServer.aspx for more info and why it makes your database stay secure. • Works Over 3G/4G. Privacy Policy : http://makeprog.com/documents/Privacy Policy.pdf Terms & Conditions : http://makeprog.com/documents/Terms and Conditions.pdf If you need any assistance/more information/feedback please contact us at support@makeprog.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HanDBase Database Manager at 60% against iOracleProg's 0%. iOracleProg's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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 iOracleProg $9.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iOracleProg asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDBase Database Manager | iOracleProg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (99 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDH Software, LLC | Balasubramanian Ramanathan |
Customer experience
HanDBase Database Manager
iOracleProg
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
iOracleProg
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HanDBase Database Manager
- HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
iOracleProg
No in-app purchases
Questions
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