Comparison

iDatabase vs RcadeTrade

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

RcadeTrade

Manage your desired video games with a streamlined wishlist. Track retro, modern, and digital-only titles, and explore a comprehensive catalog with detailed game information. Organize your entire gaming collection efficiently.

Highlights
  • Create and manage game wishlists
  • Comprehensive retro and modern game catalog
  • Track digital game libraries (Steam, Epic, Game Pass)
  • View detailed game information (release date, developer, genre)
  • Organize gaming interests seamlessly
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RcadeTrade is a streamlined and efficient video game wishlist app designed for every type of gamer. Our primary features include: Wishlist: The simple wishlist feature allows you to keep track of your desired games, whether they're from the retro or modern era, or even digital-only titles. Simply search for the game and add it to your wishlist. Retro & Modern Catalog: RcadeTrade features a comprehensive catalog, encompassing games from the earliest consoles to the newest platforms. We provide a seamless way to organize your gaming interests. Digital Libraries: RcadeTrade supports digital libraries, enabling you to keep track of your digital game collection. Whether it's from Steam, Epic Games Store, or Xbox Game Pass, you can catalog it here. Game Details: Each game in our catalog comes with a set of details. Before adding a game to your wishlist, you can view its release date, developer, platform, genre, and more. Try RcadeTrade for a simplified and organized approach to managing your video game wishlist.

Screenshots

iDatabase4 screens
RcadeTrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RcadeTrade at 5.0 against iDatabase's 4.4. RcadeTrade also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). iDatabase's advantage is ratings volume (511 vs 2). On price, ads 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. RcadeTrade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RcadeTrade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDatabase has 511 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iDatabase versus RcadeTrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDatabaseRcadeTrade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (511 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings511 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApimacAdam Raschig

Customer experience

iDatabase

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

RcadeTrade

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RcadeTrade

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
None

RcadeTrade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDatabase free?
iDatabase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RcadeTrade free?
RcadeTrade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDatabase or RcadeTrade?
RcadeTrade is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while RcadeTrade averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iDatabase or RcadeTrade have ads?
Neither iDatabase nor RcadeTrade shows ads.

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