iDatabase vs ShelfSense Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iDatabase
Create and manage custom databases on your iPhone and iPad without needing technical skills. Organize personal or work information, search across all your data instantly, and sync seamlessly with your Mac. Offers ready-to-use templates and flexible data fields.
- Create custom databases
- Organize records with Groups and Smart Groups
- Search across all databases
- Sync with iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud
- Ready-to-use templates
- Flexible data fields
- Share and import data
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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/
ShelfSense Pro
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ShelfSense Pro is the AI-powered inventory app that finally tells you what's in your freezer, when it expires, and what to cook tonight. INVENTORY THAT MAKES SENSE Stop guessing where you put the receipt for the TV. ShelfSense records every item in your home with a photo, a category, and a location you actually use — kitchen, garage, office, bedroom — so finding things takes seconds, not hours. AI CHEF ASSISTANT Ask "what can I make with chicken and rice?" and ShelfSense checks your actual pantry first. Built-in AI chef suggests recipes, storage tips, and "use it up" ideas based on what's about to expire. No more throwing out food. SMART PHOTO RECOGNITION (PRO) Snap a photo of an item and ShelfSense fills in the name, category, and expiration date automatically. Built on Apple's Vision framework — fast, private, and works offline. EXPIRY & WARRANTY ALERTS Set an expiry date once and ShelfSense reminds you 3 days before — never discover spoiled milk again. Warranty dates get the same treatment for electronics. iCLOUD SYNC (PRO) Add an item on your iPhone at home, see it on your iPad at the store. Your inventory follows you across every Apple device, automatically. POWERFUL SEARCH Filter by color, room, category, or any keyword. Find "the warranty card in the bedroom drawer" in two taps. BUILT FOR PRIVACY ShelfSense runs entirely on your device. No accounts. No tracking. Photos never leave your iPhone unless you choose to export them. FREE PLAN INCLUDES • Up to 30 items • 1 photo per item • Local expiry/warranty alerts • Search & filter • 5 AI Chef messages per 30 days UNLOCK PRO ($2.99/mo or $19.99/yr) • Unlimited items & photos • Unlimited AI Chef • AI Photo Recognition (auto-fill) • iCloud sync across devices • Smart Restock export • Priority support Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. Cancel anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShelfSense Pro at none against iDatabase's 3. ShelfSense Pro also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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. ShelfSense Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, ShelfSense Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDatabase | ShelfSense Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (513 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 513 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apimac | 雨芃 侯 |
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
ShelfSense Pro
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$39.99
ShelfSense Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iDatabase free?
Is ShelfSense Pro free?
Do iDatabase or ShelfSense Pro have ads?
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