Comparison

iDatabase vs PixelCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iDatabase

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
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CREATE DATABASES IN SECONDS iDatabase is a powerful and easy-to-use database app for iPhone and iPad. Create and manage your own databases without technical skills. Organize work or personal information, store everything in one place, and find what you need in seconds. ORGANIZE YOUR RECORDS Create Groups and Smart Groups directly in the record list to keep your data organized. Smart Groups automatically collect records that match your criteria and update as your data changes. SEARCH ALL YOUR DATABASES Find information across all your databases, even when they are not open. Search by name, word, number, or any other information and jump directly to the matching record. FAST AND INTUITIVE A clean, modern interface designed for iPhone and iPad. Create, edit, browse, and organize records with simple touch controls, full Dark Mode support, and smooth navigation. SYNC WITH MAC, IPHONE AND IPAD Keep your databases up to date across all your devices with iCloud. Changes are automatically synchronized between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Store databases in iCloud, restore previous versions, and access your information even when you are offline. READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES Get started quickly with built-in templates for contacts, inventories, expenses, projects, recipes, and more. Customize existing templates or create your own databases from scratch. FLEXIBLE DATA FIELDS Use text, numbers, dates, images, links, email addresses, phone numbers, checkboxes, password fields, choices, and calculated fields. Customize each field and choose which fields appear in the record list. SEARCH, SORT AND ORGANIZE Search and sort records by any field. Use Groups and Smart Groups to organize your information automatically and keep large databases easy to manage. APPLE INTELLIGENCE Use Apple Intelligence Writing Tools to correct, rewrite, and compose text directly in your database fields. SHARE AND IMPORT Share databases, selected records, or individual entries with other apps. Import data from CSV files and add records from other iDatabase databases. FLEXIBLE PURCHASE OPTIONS iDatabase is available as a one-time purchase or as a monthly or annual subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://www.apimac.com/about/privacy/ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdterms/

About

PixelCalc

This tool helps graphic designers and others convert image dimensions between pixels and inches at various resolutions. It also features a proportional calculator for accurate resizing and reference charts for print sizes and camera settings.

Highlights
  • Pixel to Inch conversion
  • Inch to Pixel conversion
  • Resolution adjustment
  • Proportional calculator for resizing
  • Print size reference charts
  • Camera shutter speed chart
Features
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PixelCalc is a very convenient tool for anyone working with digital images, whether from a Camera, scanner or other input device. It is especially useful for graphic designers who work with both Web and Print media. Either of these two areas of media frequently require conversions from Pixels to Inches and Inches to Pixels along with a desired Resolution (i.e. hi-res, medium-res or low-res). Now includes a Proportional Calculator and useful Reference Charts. Proportional Calculator The Proportional Calculator will instantly calculate enlargements or reductions of images, photos, artwork, layouts, or any kind of design. Basically, anything that needs to be resized accurately while maintaining perfect proportions, the Proportional Calculator will do it. Contains the following handy reference charts: -Maximum Print Size per Megapixels (different resolutions) -Maximum Print Sizes (in inches) by Megapixels @ 300ppi -Shutter Speed Chart (Useful camera tool for perfect shots!) -See the charts in the app for detailed reference information

Screenshots

iDatabase4 screens
PixelCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iDatabase at Free against PixelCalc's $2.99. iDatabase also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 42%). PixelCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On 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

iDatabase is free to download; PixelCalc costs $2.99 up front. iDatabase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PixelCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, PixelCalc every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iDatabase versus PixelCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDatabasePixelCalc
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (510 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings510 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApimacJohn Lullie

Customer experience

iDatabase

All ratings510 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral15.2%
Negative32.8%

PixelCalc

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

iDatabase

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

PixelCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iDatabase

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$79.99
None

PixelCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDatabase free?
iDatabase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelCalc free?
PixelCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iDatabase or PixelCalc have ads?
Neither iDatabase nor PixelCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDatabase or PixelCalc?
iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and PixelCalc every 3 months. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on October 12, 2026 and PixelCalc on October 8, 2026.

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