# iDatabase vs Redact Zero

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Redact Zero at 100% against iDatabase's 52%. Redact Zero also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). iDatabase's advantage is ratings volume (510 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDatabase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Redact Zero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Redact Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDatabase has 510 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Redact Zero's.

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, Redact Zero every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDatabase | Redact Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redact-zero/id6794126915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **510** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [Logikal Mayhem LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794126917) |

## 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


### Redact Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redact-zero/id6794126915)

Permanently hide sensitive information in documents with advanced redaction technology. This app flattens redactions directly into the image and re-scans to ensure data is unrecoverable. It offers automatic detection of PII and manual redaction tools, with all processing done on-device.

**Highlights:** Permanent redaction flattening, Automatic PII detection, On-device processing, Scan and import documents, Verified unrecoverable confirmation, Metadata stripping

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Redact Zero Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Redact Zero Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Redact Zero Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDatabase free?

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

### Is Redact Zero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDatabase or Redact Zero?

Redact Zero is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while Redact Zero averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do iDatabase or Redact Zero have ads?

Neither iDatabase nor Redact Zero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDatabase or Redact Zero?

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and Redact Zero every 10 days. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on October 12, 2026 and Redact Zero on October 5, 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.*