Comparison

iDatabase vs SumSheet XLSX Editor

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 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/

About

SumSheet XLSX Editor

Features
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SumSheet opens and edits Excel spreadsheets on your device. Named after the most famous formula on the planet, SumSheet runs on the same native XLSX engine that powers SumOffice on the desktop and on the server — so a workbook calculates the same wherever you open it. Change a price and the total recalculates, exactly as it would on a laptop. WHAT IT DOES • Opens .xlsx, .xlsm, .xlsb, .xltx and .xltm — from the Files app, mail, or any app’s “Open in…” • Edits cells in the formula bar and recalculates formulas — across sheets too • 200 worksheet functions: math, text, dates, lookup, logical, financial, engineering • Tables with filters, conditional formatting, number formats, charts — kept as in the file • Keeps the workbook structure intact — sheets, formats, formulas, macros stay in the file YOUR FILES STAY YOURS Editing happens on the device. Workbooks are not uploaded anywhere, and the app does not require an account to open a file. PART OF SUMOFFICE SumOffice is an office suite built around one document engine: the same logic in a desktop application, inside your own product, on a server, and here on the phone. SumDoc is its document counterpart. SumOffice is an independent product and is not affiliated with Microsoft. Learn more: https://sumoffice.com Privacy Policy: https://sumoffice.com/app-privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iDatabase4 screens
SumSheet XLSX Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumSheet XLSX Editor at none against iDatabase's 3. SumSheet XLSX Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iDatabase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SumSheet XLSX Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDatabase ships an update every 3 weeks, SumSheet XLSX Editor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iDatabase versus SumSheet XLSX Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDatabaseSumSheet XLSX Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (510 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings510 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan GobboHEALTH INFORMATIC SECURITY SYSTEM, S.L.

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

SumSheet XLSX Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iDatabase

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$69.99
None

SumSheet XLSX Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDatabase free?
iDatabase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SumSheet XLSX Editor free?
SumSheet XLSX Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iDatabase or SumSheet XLSX Editor have ads?
Neither iDatabase nor SumSheet XLSX Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDatabase or SumSheet XLSX Editor?
iDatabase ships an update every 3 weeks, and SumSheet XLSX Editor every 3 days. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on October 20, 2026 and SumSheet XLSX Editor on October 7, 2026.

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