Comparison

iDatabase vs NearThere

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 the simplest way to create and manage databases on your iPhone and iPad. No technical skills required. Organize work or personal information and find everything in seconds. FAST AND INTUITIVE A clean modern interface designed for touch. Everything feels fast and easy. Full Dark Mode support and smooth navigation across the app. YOUR DATA ALWAYS IN SYNC Your databases stay up to date everywhere. Edit a record on iPhone or iPad and find it instantly on your Mac on every device with iDatabase 26. Save your databases to iCloud access previous versions and choose where to store them. START FAST CUSTOMIZE FREELY Get started with built in templates for contacts inventories expenses projects recipes and more. Customize them or create your own. iDatabase supports all essential field types including text numbers dates images links email phone numbers checkboxes password fields choices and calculated fields. FIND ANYTHING INSTANTLY Search your data in seconds. Sort by any field. Organize records with Smart Groups that update automatically. Use Apple Intelligence Writing Tools to correct rewrite and compose text directly in your fields. Share or import data via CSV or other apps. Your data is always available even offline. FLEXIBLE PURCHASE OPTIONS iDatabase is available as a one time purchase or subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 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/stdeula/

About

NearThere

This app sends smart reminders based on your physical location, not just the time. Set alerts to trigger when you're near a specific place, ensuring you never miss a task while running errands or commuting.

Highlights
  • Location-based reminders
  • Customizable mile radius
  • Automatic proximity notifications
  • Intuitive interface
  • Task management for errands
Features
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NearThere helps you save time and stay organized by delivering smart reminders based on your physical proximity—not just the clock. Instead of relying on time-based alerts, NearThere allows you to set reminders that trigger when you're within a specific distance of a location on your to-do list. Whether you're running errands, commuting, or traveling, NearThere ensures you never miss a task when you're near the right place. Key Features: Create location-based reminders with customizable mile radius Get notified automatically when you’re near a relevant task location Streamlined, intuitive interface for quick setup Perfect for errands, shopping, appointments, and more—NearThere keeps you productive, effortlessly.

Screenshots

iDatabase4 screens
NearThere3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NearThere at 100% against iDatabase's 52%. NearThere also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). iDatabase's advantage is ratings volume (510 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. NearThere asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NearThere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDatabase has 510 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of NearThere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, NearThere monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iDatabase versus NearThere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDatabaseNearThere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (510 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings510 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB76 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperApimacWilliam Beaman LLC

Customer experience

iDatabase

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

NearThere

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

NearThere

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

NearThere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDatabase free?
iDatabase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NearThere free?
NearThere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDatabase or NearThere?
NearThere is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while NearThere averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iDatabase or NearThere have ads?
Neither iDatabase nor NearThere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDatabase or NearThere?
iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and NearThere monthly. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on September 25, 2026 and NearThere on June 21, 2026.

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