Comparison

HanDBase Database Manager vs Airtable

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

Airtable

Build custom apps and organize your life with a flexible database solution. Create checklists, manage contacts, catalog collections, and track projects with customizable templates or from scratch. Collaborate in real-time with others on your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Create custom apps
  • Flexible checklists
  • Organize collections
  • Manage contacts
  • Project management
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Template library
Features
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Airtable is the easy way to create your own connected apps. From indie filmmakers to cattle farmers, creators and creatives around the world are using Airtable to organize their lives, their way. Use Airtable to create flexible checklists, organize collections or ideas, and manage customers or contacts — all in one place. Get started instantly with a variety of templates ranging from home improvement to store inventory, or easily piece together your own layout from scratch. With Airtable, your iOS device suddenly becomes a database creation powerhouse — designed to let you easily swipe and tap your way to fully custom databases. It’s collaborative in real-time, so you can share with friends and teammates and always see their latest changes. Here are some ways that Airtable is being used today: ▸ Organizing People and Customers * Sales and customers * Recruiting * Public relations and media lists * Business development * Personal CRM * Volunteer management * Sports clubs * Boy or Girl Scouts ▸ Cataloging Collections, Ideas, and Inventory * Store or restaurant inventory * Product catalogs * Personal clothing collections * Pet medical history * Cattle and farm inventory * Frequent flyer accounts * Camping supplies ▸ Managing Projects and Tasks * Team project management * Events and conferences * Blog editorial calendars * Wedding planning * Building inspection checklists * Planning out novels * Study guides * Film production Organize anything you can imagine with Airtable!

Screenshots

HanDBase Database Manager4 screens
Airtable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Airtable at Free against HanDBase Database Manager's $9.99. Airtable also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). HanDBase Database Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Airtable is free to download; HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Airtable asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airtable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airtable has 25K 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 59% of Airtable's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, Airtable fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HanDBase Database Manager versus Airtable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase Database ManagerAirtable
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (99 ratings)4.8 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9925K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCFormagrid

Customer experience

HanDBase Database Manager

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

Airtable

All ratings25,015 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews846 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

HanDBase Database Manager

From 99 App Store ratings

What 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

Airtable

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Powerful and flexible
  • 💡 Versatile for many use cases
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Great organizational tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Limited mobile functionality
  • 🔒 Lack of offline access
  • 🔒 Missing key features on mobile
  • 🔒 Unstable performance on mobile

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

Airtable

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening templates
  • Issues with uploading and viewing images
  • Unreliable syncing between devices
  • Unexpected data loss or reset when using the app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Offline access and caching
  • Improved mobile views and functionality
  • Ability to edit formulas and create new field types on mobile
  • Keyboard shortcuts and power-user features
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  • Better integration between desktop and mobile apps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HanDBase Database Manager

One-time1
  • HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
None

Airtable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HanDBase Database Manager free?
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Airtable free?
Airtable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HanDBase Database Manager or Airtable?
Airtable is rated higher. HanDBase Database Manager averages 3.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Airtable averages 4.8 from 25K ratings.
Do HanDBase Database Manager or Airtable have ads?
Neither HanDBase Database Manager nor Airtable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase Database Manager or Airtable?
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Airtable fortnightly. Most recently, HanDBase Database Manager was updated on October 13, 2026 and Airtable on October 13, 2026.

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