HanDBase for iPad vs QuickBid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HanDBase for iPad
Manage and create relational databases directly on your iPad. Track diverse information from shopping lists to complex CRM data with features like field-level encryption and customizable views. An optional forms designer is available.
- Create and edit databases on iPad
- 19 different field types
- Relational database linking
- Sorting, filtering, and custom views
- Field-level encryption
- Optional Forms Designer (IAP)
- Desktop Connect for import/export
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Powerful relational database manager now available for the iPad! Please Note: This version is optimized for the iPad, if you have an iPhone, there is a separate version available in the App Store. Track almost anything. Examples: Shopping Lists,DVD Collections,Passwords,Prayer Lists,To Dos,Workouts,Recipes,Checkbook,Weight Loss,Auto Mileage Inventory,Surveys,Directories,Time/Billing CRM,Deliveries,Estimates Patient Lists,Billing Codes,Charge Capture * Create and Edit Databases right on your iPad * 19 different field types * Relational- link between different database tables * Sorting,Filtering, and Customized Views * Field level Encryption * Optional Forms Designer available via In-App Purchase * Desktop Connect- connect via web browser and load/save databases, import/export * Databases emailed to you can be opened from the mail program and synced right into HanDBase * Backup and Install databases directly from the iTunes cabled interface. * Integration w/ HanDBase Gallery-download over 2000 templates * Support for photos, GPS/Maps, and barcode scanning via camera equipped devices We are a world leader in the mobile database space and have compatible solutions (sold separately) for desktops, synchronization to programs like Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Filemaker, and most ODBC enabled apps. See our web site for more details and options: http://www.ddhsoftware.com/iPad Please Note: The HanDBase database format does not support Unicode, so while English and most European languages are supported, other languages are not.
QuickBid
Streamline your work schedule by quickly sorting through hundreds of available lines. Get notified of new bid packets, apply over 50 sort rules, and easily submit your bids. Advanced filtering helps you find specific trips and analyze vacation impacts.
- Sort hundreds of available lines
- Over 50 different sort rules
- Filter lines and trips
- Analyze vacation options
- Drag and drop interface
- Offline iPad functionality
- Bid packet notifications
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An iPad native app that lets you quickly sort through hundreds of available lines to get the work schedule you want. Get notified when new bid packets are released, sort through the lines using over 50 different sort rules, and easily submit your bids when you're done. That was quick! Advanced bidders can filter lines and trips to find the trips they want. See how different vacation options affect each line. Drag and drop into the perfect position! As a native app, you can now use QuickBid on your iPad even when away from the internet. Thanks for downloading!
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QuickBid at Free against HanDBase for iPad's $9.99. QuickBid also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
QuickBid is free to download; HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QuickBid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QuickBid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 26 respectively.
HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, QuickBid monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDBase for iPad | QuickBid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.8 (16 ratings) | 4.7 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDH Software, LLC | QuickBid, LLC |
Customer experience
HanDBase for iPad
QuickBid
Bugs and requests
HanDBase for iPad
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when rotating iPad or editing forms
- Inability to edit existing records without losing data
- Inconsistent behavior when syncing data between devices
- Limitations with date fields and handling of pre-1904 dates
Requested features
5 requests- Improved cloud sync and integration with services like Dropbox
- More customization options for forms, views, and data presentation
- Better support for right-to-left languages
- Barcode scanning and integration capabilities
- Improved stability and fewer crashes
QuickBid
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HanDBase for iPad
- HanDBase Forms Designer for iPad$4.99
QuickBid
- 1 Bid Month Activation$4.99
- 3 Bid Month Activations$13.99
- 6 Bid Month Activations$26.99
