# iDatabase vs Chronicle

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 (510 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 510 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. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDatabase | Chronicle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048/reviews)** | [3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-journal-diary/id648616205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **510** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 88 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [Fishington Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/344044425) |

## 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $79.99 | 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


### Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-journal-diary/id648616205)

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.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based syncing, Real-time updates, Simple interface, Cross-device compatibility, Personal journaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDatabase free?

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

### Is Chronicle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDatabase or Chronicle?

iDatabase is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while Chronicle averages 3.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do iDatabase or Chronicle have ads?

Neither iDatabase nor Chronicle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDatabase or Chronicle?

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and Chronicle every 2 months. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on September 25, 2026 and Chronicle on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*