HanDBase Database Manager vs Database Pro.
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.
Database Pro.
Edit Access and SQLite databases directly on your iPhone or iPad. Supports various Access versions and offers features like data sorting, searching, and exporting to CSV. Create new databases and tables with ease.
- Edit Access and SQLite databases
- Support for Access 2000-2016
- Data sorting, search, and paging
- Export table data to CSV
- Create databases and tables
- Export database schema
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View and Edit Access database and SQLite database on your iPhone or iPad with this App. Support Access Database Version: Access 2000~ 2016 We have changed to subscription based in version 7.0, original users still can use unlimited rows. The new base price can view or edit 1000 table rows, users need to subscribe to support more table rows view and edit. • Support read and write Access database mdb, accdb, mde, accde format. • Support view and edit SQLite database. • Edit include Update/Delete/Add/Clone Data, create database and table. • View data easily with data sort, search, paging. • View table data with detail view and HTML view. • Customizable table and table column show. • Export and Share table data in CSV file format • Big database support, tested on 2000MB size database, table rows over 18 million • Export Access database schema (DDL), support access, mysql,sqlite,oracle,postgresql,sybase. Privacy Policy http://woiapp.com/pv.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HanDBase Database Manager at 60% against Database Pro.'s 4%. HanDBase Database Manager also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (99 vs 2). Database Pro.'s advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Database Pro. $2.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Database Pro. sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HanDBase Database Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HanDBase Database Manager has 99 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of HanDBase Database Manager's written reviews are positive against 4% of Database Pro.'s.
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, Database Pro. weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDBase Database Manager | Database Pro. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (99 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 4.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDH Software, LLC | 强 李 |
Customer experience
HanDBase Database Manager
Database Pro.
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
Database Pro.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HanDBase Database Manager
- HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
Database Pro.
- View and Edit Table Rows 10000$0.991 Month
- View and Edit Table Rows 50000$1.991 Month
- View, Edit Table Rows 100000$1.991 Month
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- View and Edit Unlimited Rows$2.991 Month
- View, Edit Table Rows 1000000$3.991 Month
- Unlimited Rows Lifetime LegacyFree
Questions
Is HanDBase Database Manager free?
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