# iDatabase vs PlanetComm

The clearest difference is rating: PlanetComm at 5.0 against iDatabase's 4.4. PlanetComm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). iDatabase's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (510 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDatabase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PlanetComm asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlanetComm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDatabase has 510 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, PlanetComm every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDatabase | PlanetComm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetcomm/id1436000454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **510** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [PLANET COMMUNICATIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436000453) |

## What reviewers say

### iDatabase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048)

Create and manage custom databases, inventories, and collections with ease. Organize personal or professional information using pre-built templates or design your own. Secure your data with a PIN and back it up to cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Custom database creation, Pre-built templates, Variety of field types, Search and sort functionality, PIN protection, Cloud backup (Dropbox), Data sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple database creation
- 📸 Ability to attach photos
- 💾 Dropbox backup/restore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔗 Dropbox linking issues
- 📁 Limited export/import options
- 🔍 Lacking advanced search/filter features
- 💻 No iPad or desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding photos
- Inability to open databases
- Data loss and corruption issues
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud support
- Improve Dropbox integration
- Enhance sorting and filtering capabilities
- Introduce currency and calculation fields
- Provide a more user-friendly interface


### PlanetComm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetcomm/id1436000454)

This app provides a visual dispatching system for companies, enabling group and single calls, and real-time location tracking. It facilitates fast and efficient dispatching operations.

**Highlights:** Visual dispatching system, Group calling, Single calling, Listening and viewing positioning, Fast dispatching functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDatabase free?

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

### Is PlanetComm free?

PlanetComm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDatabase or PlanetComm?

PlanetComm is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while PlanetComm averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iDatabase or PlanetComm have ads?

Neither iDatabase nor PlanetComm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDatabase or PlanetComm?

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and PlanetComm every 15 months. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on September 25, 2026 and PlanetComm on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*