# HanDBase Database Manager vs Calendars

The clearest difference is price: Calendars at Free against HanDBase Database Manager's $9.99. Calendars also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). HanDBase Database Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Calendars is free to download; HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of HanDBase Database Manager's written reviews are positive against 55% of Calendars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, Calendars every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HanDBase Database Manager | Calendars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbase-database-manager/id293419668/reviews) | **[4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **122K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 16 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DDH Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293419671) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### HanDBase Database Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbase-database-manager/id293419668)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent database app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 👍 Powerful relational features
- 👍 Flexible and versatile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Issues with data loss
- 🐛 Syncing problems
- 🐛 Awkward user interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Calendars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Productivity, #107 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app combines a calendar, task manager, daily planner, and habit tracker. It helps users plan their day, build habits, boost productivity, and stay organized with seamless syncing across all Apple devices. Features include event creation, to-do list management, natural language input, and integration with popular meeting platforms.

**Highlights:** Calendar, task, and habit management, Daily, weekly, and monthly views, Natural language event creation, To-do list organization, Cross-device syncing, Meeting platform integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars by Readdle: Interesting Calendars | $3.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $21.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO Lifetime | Free | one-time |
| Invites & Attendees Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smart Input Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Interesting Calendars | $5.99 | one-time |
| My schedule planner, Organizer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Reminders & Calendars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recurring Events | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent calendar app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding
- 📆 Seamless integration with other calendars
- 🗓️ Detailed monthly/weekly views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
- 💰 Concerns over subscription model
- 🕰️ Cumbersome date/time selection process
- 🔍 Limited location search functionality
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing events and appointments
- Upgrade process causing data loss
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Recurring events for free users
- Customizable widgets and app icons
- Ability to archive/restore past events
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Shared calendars and family management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HanDBase Database Manager free?

HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Calendars free?

Calendars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HanDBase Database Manager or Calendars?

Calendars is rated higher. HanDBase Database Manager averages 3.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Calendars averages 4.7 from 122K ratings.

### Do HanDBase Database Manager or Calendars have ads?

Neither HanDBase Database Manager nor Calendars shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HanDBase Database Manager or Calendars?

HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Calendars every 11 days. Most recently, HanDBase Database Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and Calendars on September 24, 2026.

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