# iDatabase vs NearThere

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.

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 September 25, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDatabase | NearThere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearthere/id6745130876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **510** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [William Beaman LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527337323) |

## 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


### NearThere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearthere/id6745130876)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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