iDatabase vs NearThere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Custom database creation
- Pre-built templates
- Variety of field types
- Search and sort functionality
- PIN protection
- Cloud backup (Dropbox)
- Data sharing
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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/
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.
- Location-based reminders
- Customizable mile radius
- Automatic proximity notifications
- Intuitive interface
- Task management for errands
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. iDatabase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NearThere asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, NearThere monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDatabase | NearThere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (510 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 510 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Apimac | William Beaman LLC |
Customer experience
iDatabase
NearThere
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
iDatabase
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime License$69.99
NearThere
No in-app purchases









