Comparison

iDatabase vs BUNKO Notes

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

BUNKO Notes

Features
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Bunko — Your Personal Knowledge Library Bunko helps you organize ideas, research, and collections into a beautifully structured library. Create collections, divide them into chapters, and build detailed pages that keep your information clear and easy to navigate. Whether you're organizing research, worldbuilding notes, study materials, or personal archives, Bunko gives you a powerful system to structure your knowledge. Organize Information Your Way • Create unlimited collections • Divide collections into chapters • Build detailed pages of structured information • Store images and references alongside your notes • Keep your information organized and searchable Designed for Thinkers and Creators Bunko works perfectly for: • research and study notes • worldbuilding and writing projects • personal archives and collections • tabletop gaming references • hobby catalogs and documentation Powerful Import & Backup Tools Import structured data to quickly create collections, chapters, and pages. Bunko also includes backup tools so your library stays safe and portable. Premium Features Upgrade to Bunko Premium to unlock advanced tools including: • spreadsheet import for rapid collection creation • enhanced themes and visual customization • advanced export and backup options Your Library, Your Structure Bunko is designed to give you complete control over how information is organized. Build a knowledge system that grows with you.

Screenshots

iDatabase4 screens
BUNKO Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BUNKO Notes at every 3 days against iDatabase's fortnightly. BUNKO Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iDatabase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BUNKO Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, BUNKO Notes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iDatabase versus BUNKO Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDatabaseBUNKO Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (510 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews
Number of ratings510 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApimacZACHARY MASON KELLER

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

BUNKO Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iDatabase

One-time1
  • Lifetime License$59.99
1 purchases

BUNKO Notes

One-time1
  • BUNKO Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is iDatabase free?
iDatabase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BUNKO Notes free?
BUNKO Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iDatabase or BUNKO Notes have ads?
Neither iDatabase nor BUNKO Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDatabase or BUNKO Notes?
iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and BUNKO Notes every 3 days. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on September 23, 2026 and BUNKO Notes on September 20, 2026.

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