Comparison

iDatabase vs Draw Pad Pro

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

Draw Pad Pro

This app provides a digital space for capturing thoughts, ideas, and sketches. It offers extensive customization and productivity tools, with sharing capabilities, designed for seamless use across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Note taking
  • Sketching
  • Idea management
  • Customization options
  • Productivity features
  • Sharing capabilities
Features
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Draw Pad Pro helps you capture ideas the moment they appear. Turn quick sketches into organized notebooks without slowing down your flow. Keep everything clear so you can return to your work with confidence. From first concept to final draft, Draw Pad Pro combines a smooth PencilKit canvas with practical organization tools. You can build notebooks, split them into sections, and keep each sketch easy to find. The app is built for daily creative work, whether you are planning, studying, or designing. **Organized Notebooks That Stay Clean** Create notebooks for each project and add sections to separate topics, phases, or clients. A clear structure keeps your drawing library readable as it grows. You spend less time searching and more time creating. **Natural Drawing on a Fast Canvas** Use PencilKit for responsive drawing that feels fluid with Apple Pencil and touch. Capture rough ideas, refine details, and keep momentum during busy sessions. The canvas stays focused so your work moves quickly. **Tags and Captions for Instant Context** Add tags and captions to sketches so every image carries meaning at a glance. This makes review sessions faster when you are handling many drafts at once. You can track progress without building extra documents. **Flexible Actions for Real Workflow** Duplicate sketches, move them between notebooks, and share results when feedback is needed. These actions support iterative work without forcing you into complicated steps. You can finish handoffs faster with less friction. **Local-First Reliability with Optional Sync** Your core drawing workflow works without a subscription and without depending on constant connectivity. Optional sync is available through subscription when you want continuity across devices. You stay in control of when and how your work travels. Download Draw Pad Pro and start building a cleaner, calmer sketch workflow today.

Screenshots

iDatabase4 screens
Draw Pad Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iDatabase at 4.4 against Draw Pad Pro's 4.0. iDatabase also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 36%). Draw Pad Pro's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. iDatabase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Draw Pad Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iDatabase holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 510 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iDatabase's written reviews are positive against 36% of Draw Pad Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, Draw Pad Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iDatabase versus Draw Pad Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDatabaseDraw Pad Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (510 ratings) — better4.0 (159 ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better35.8% of reviews
Number of ratings510 — better159
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApimacFishington Studios

Customer experience

iDatabase

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

Draw Pad Pro

All ratings159 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative50.6%

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

Draw Pad Pro

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$69.99
10 purchases

Draw Pad Pro

One-time10
  • Photo Add-on Tool$0.99
  • Text Add-on$0.99
  • Construction Pack$0.99
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  • 3D Pack$0.99
  • Blueprint Pack$0.99
  • Game Pack$0.99
  • Productivity Pack$0.99
  • Sports Pack$0.99
  • Business Pack$0.99
  • All Drawing Tools$2.99

Questions

Is iDatabase free?
iDatabase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw Pad Pro free?
Draw Pad Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iDatabase or Draw Pad Pro?
iDatabase is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while Draw Pad Pro averages 4.0 from 159 ratings.
Do iDatabase or Draw Pad Pro have ads?
Neither iDatabase nor Draw Pad Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDatabase or Draw Pad Pro?
iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and Draw Pad Pro every 2 months. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on October 16, 2026 and Draw Pad Pro on October 1, 2026.

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