# iDatabase vs HanDBase for iPad

The clearest difference is price: iDatabase at Free against HanDBase for iPad's $9.99. iDatabase also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). HanDBase for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iDatabase is free to download; HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 up front. iDatabase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iDatabase holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDatabase has 510 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iDatabase's written reviews are positive against 50% of HanDBase for iPad's.

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, HanDBase for iPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDatabase | HanDBase for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048/reviews)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbase-for-ipad/id368257427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **510** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 50.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [DDH Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293419671) |

## 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime License | $59.99 | 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


### HanDBase for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handbase-for-ipad/id368257427)

Manage and create relational databases directly on your iPad. Track diverse information from shopping lists to complex CRM data with features like field-level encryption and customizable views. An optional forms designer is available.

**Highlights:** Create and edit databases on iPad, 19 different field types, Relational database linking, Sorting, filtering, and custom views, Field-level encryption, Optional Forms Designer (IAP), Desktop Connect for import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HanDBase Forms Designer for iPad | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible database app
- 👍 Easy to create and customize databases
- 💡 Ability to link databases and create relationships
- 👍 Good customer support and responsive developers
- 🚀 Seamless sync between iPad, iPhone, and desktop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔧 Clunky and outdated user interface
- 🔧 Limited customization options for forms and views
- 🔧 Difficult to backup and sync data without a desktop app
- 🔧 Lack of cloud sync and integration with popular services

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when rotating iPad or editing forms
- Inability to edit existing records without losing data
- Inconsistent behavior when syncing data between devices
- Limitations with date fields and handling of pre-1904 dates

**Requested features**

- Improved cloud sync and integration with services like Dropbox
- More customization options for forms, views, and data presentation
- Better support for right-to-left languages
- Barcode scanning and integration capabilities
- Improved stability and fewer crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDatabase free?

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

### Is HanDBase for iPad free?

HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDatabase or HanDBase for iPad?

iDatabase is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while HanDBase for iPad averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do iDatabase or HanDBase for iPad have ads?

HanDBase for iPad shows ads; iDatabase does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDatabase or HanDBase for iPad?

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and HanDBase for iPad every 2 months. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on September 23, 2026 and HanDBase for iPad on July 30, 2026.

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