HanDBase Database Manager vs Yard Sale
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.
Yard Sale
Easily track sales for yard sales, swap meets, or pop-up events without pen and paper. Record transactions, add notes, and monitor daily details. Unlock advanced features like multiple merchant management and revenue splits with a Pro subscription.
- Track sales transactions
- Add descriptions and notes
- Set daily sales goals
- Optionally track visitor numbers
- iCloud data synchronization
- Manage multiple merchants (Pro)
- Create custom transaction presets (Pro)
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Having a garage sale, yard sale, swap meet, fundraiser, pop-up sale, lemonade stand, or something else? With Rummage Register, you can easily keep track of your sales throughout the day without the hassle of pen and paper. Features: - Track Sales: Record transactions for each sales day. - Add Descriptions: Include optional notes for sales transactions. - Daily Details: Add extra details or set goals for each sales day. - Visitor Tracking: Optionally track how many visitors stop by. - iCloud Sync: Seamlessly sync data across your devices (signed into the same iCloud account). Unlock Pro: - Multiple Merchants: Manage sales for multiple sellers or merchants. - Shared Sale Days: Invite other sellers to collaborate on a shared, real-time sale day - Custom Presets: Create reusable, customizable presets for transactions. - Revenue Splits: Divide transaction amounts among merchants. - Charts: View sales breakdowns by merchant and time of day. Say goodbye to messy notebooks and hello to the convenience of Rummage Register. Download Rummage Register today and start tracking those sales! Subscriptions to Rummage Register Pro will renew automatically unless cancelled. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rummageregister.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Yard Sale at Free against HanDBase Database Manager's $9.99. Yard Sale also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). HanDBase Database Manager's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 27) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Yard Sale is free to download; HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yard Sale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Yard Sale holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of HanDBase Database Manager's written reviews are positive against 67% of Yard Sale's.
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, Yard Sale monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDBase Database Manager | Yard Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (99 ratings) | 4.2 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDH Software, LLC | Chad Gaul |
Customer experience
HanDBase Database Manager
Yard Sale
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
Yard Sale
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HanDBase Database Manager
- HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
Yard Sale
- Pro Monthly - All Features$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly - All Features$10.991 Year
- Rummage Register Pro$0.99
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