Comparison

HanDBase Database Manager vs Yard Sale

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

HanDBase Database Manager4 screens
Yard Sale4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HanDBase Database Manager versus Yard Sale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase Database ManagerYard Sale
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (99 ratings)4.2 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCChad Gaul

Customer experience

HanDBase Database Manager

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

Yard Sale

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

1 purchases

HanDBase Database Manager

One-time1
  • HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
3 purchases

Yard Sale

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly - All Features$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly - All Features$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rummage Register Pro$0.99

Questions

Is HanDBase Database Manager free?
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Yard Sale free?
Yard Sale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HanDBase Database Manager or Yard Sale?
Yard Sale is rated higher. HanDBase Database Manager averages 3.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Yard Sale averages 4.2 from 27 ratings.
Do HanDBase Database Manager or Yard Sale have ads?
Neither HanDBase Database Manager nor Yard Sale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase Database Manager or Yard Sale?
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Yard Sale monthly. Most recently, HanDBase Database Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and Yard Sale on August 19, 2026.

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