# iDatabase vs Simply Focus

The clearest difference is rating: Simply Focus at 5.0 against iDatabase's 4.4. Simply Focus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). iDatabase's advantage is ratings volume (513 vs 2). 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. Simply Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simply Focus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDatabase has 513 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, Simply Focus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDatabase | Simply Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-focus-focus-simplified/id6781817004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **513** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [NICHOLAS EDWARD MAY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896721070) |

## What reviewers say

### iDatabase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048)

Create and manage custom databases on your iPhone and iPad without needing technical skills. Organize work or personal information, search across all your data, and sync seamlessly with your Mac. Offers ready-to-use templates and flexible data fields.

**Highlights:** Create custom databases, Organize records with groups, Search across all databases, Sync with iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Ready-to-use templates, Flexible data fields, Share and import data

**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 | $39.99 | 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


### Simply Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-focus-focus-simplified/id6781817004)

This app helps you manage your tasks by allowing you to add all your to-dos and then select the top 1-3 most important items to focus on. It provides a clean, uncluttered interface to work through your priorities without distraction.

**Highlights:** Simple to-do list, Select top 1-3 focus items, Reorder focus list, Swap tasks, Cross off items, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Light/Dark/Automatic appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDatabase free?

iDatabase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simply Focus free?

Simply Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDatabase or Simply Focus?

Simply Focus is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while Simply Focus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iDatabase or Simply Focus have ads?

Neither iDatabase nor Simply Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDatabase or Simply Focus?

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and Simply Focus weekly. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simply Focus on November 5, 2026.

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