iDatabase vs Inbox Zero
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/
Inbox Zero
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Inbox Zero — Email Sorter is a reply-time tracker for busy professionals. Log incoming emails, set response targets per priority, snooze for follow-up, and watch your Inbox Score climb as you reply on time. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Track every pending email with priority, age, and missed-target badges • Set per-priority response windows (Urgent / High / Medium / Low) with on-time reminders • Snooze emails into a Follow-Up list grouped Overdue / Today / Later • Build auto-sorting rules that classify new emails by keyword • Watch your weekly Inbox Score with a four-quadrant breakdown • Smart tips appear when your backlog grows or targets are missed • No account, no email sync — your data stays on your device FREE PLAN: • 20 emails tracked per week • 4 starter sorting rules • 7-day statistics history • Core response targets and Follow-Up list INBOX ZERO PREMIUM — $2.99/month: • Unlimited email tracking (no weekly cap) • Unlimited sorting rules • Custom email categories • Full Inbox Score breakdown with per-priority on-time rate • All-time reply-time charts and category trends • CSV export of your full history • Ad-free experience PERFECT FOR: Busy professionals, remote workers, freelancers, customer-success managers, founders, and anyone who needs to reply on time without missing follow-ups. Choose the plan that suits you: monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never renews. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. The Lifetime option is a single purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iDatabase at none against Inbox Zero's shown. iDatabase also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Inbox Zero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iDatabase ships an update every 3 weeks, Inbox Zero every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDatabase | Inbox Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (510 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 510 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Gobbo | Tabish Hassan |
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
Inbox Zero
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
Inbox Zero
- InboxZero Premium$2.991 Month
- InboxZero Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$99.99
Questions
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