iDatabase vs Chronicle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iDatabase
Create and manage custom databases on your iPhone and iPad without needing technical skills. Organize work or personal information, search across all your data, and sync seamlessly with your Mac. Offers ready-to-use templates and flexible data fields.
- Create custom databases
- Organize records with groups
- Search across all databases
- Sync with iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Ready-to-use templates
- Flexible data fields
- Share and import data
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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/
Chronicle
This personal diary app offers a simple interface and cloud syncing for real-time updates across all your devices. It focuses on providing a powerful yet user-friendly experience for capturing your thoughts and memories.
- Cloud-based syncing
- Real-time updates
- Simple interface
- Cross-device compatibility
- Personal journaling
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Chronicle helps you keep a clear record of your life in one calm place. Write daily entries fast and keep each moment easy to revisit. Capture thoughts, photos, and dates without a complicated setup. Chronicle is a Markdown-first journal built for people who want flexible writing with structure. Open a journal, add an entry, and keep writing while the app stores your content locally on your device. **Write Without Friction** Start a new entry in seconds and stay in your flow while ideas are fresh. The editor keeps the experience simple so you can focus on what you want to say. **Markdown That Feels Natural** Use quick formatting actions for headings, emphasis, and lists while you type. You get clean structure for long reflections without breaking your momentum. **Photos Inside Your Story** Attach photos directly in entries to preserve context that words alone can miss. Build richer memories with visual detail that stays connected to your writing. **Journals For Every Part Of Life** Create multiple journals with custom titles and icons for work, family, travel, or goals. Keep topics separated so finding the right entry always feels straightforward. **Timeline Control That Matches Reality** Adjust entry dates when you need your timeline to reflect when things actually happened. Keep your history accurate and easy to scan when reviewing progress. Download Chronicle and start building a journal you can trust every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDatabase at 52% against Chronicle's 8%. iDatabase also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (513 vs 12). 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
Both are free to download. iDatabase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Chronicle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iDatabase holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDatabase has 513 ratings behind it against 12, 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 8% of Chronicle's.
iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, Chronicle every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | iDatabase | Chronicle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (513 ratings) — better | 3.0 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 513 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apimac | Fishington Studios |
Customer experience
iDatabase
Chronicle
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
Chronicle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iDatabase
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime License$39.99
Chronicle
- No Ads$0.99
- Upgrade to Pro$4.99









