Comparison

HanDBase for iPad vs Memento Database

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Memento Database

Organize and manage any type of information with customizable databases. Adaptable for personal lists, business management, and research, it offers a flexible alternative to spreadsheets and specialized apps. Features include offline access, cloud syncing, and an AI assistant for effortless data structuring.

Highlights
  • Customizable database creation
  • AI Assistant for data structuring
  • Offline data management
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Teamwork with access control
  • Desktop access for Mac/PC
  • Extensive field types
Features
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Your data. Your rules. Memento Database turns chaos into clarity by giving you full control over how information is stored, organized, and automated. Simple enough for personal lists, yet powerful enough for business and research, it adapts to any workflow. More intuitive than spreadsheets and more flexible than specialized apps, Memento makes data management easy and powerful for everyone. PERSONAL USE Memento can replace dozens of apps, helping you organize your life and increasing your efficiency. ○ Lists of tasks and goals ○ Personal finance and shopping ○ Contacts and events ○ Time management ○ Collections and hobbies - books, music, movies, games, board games, recipes, and more ○ Travel planning ○ Medical and sports records ○ Studying ○ Home inventory See the use cases in the online catalog. It contains thousands of templates from our community that you can improve upon, or create your own. BUSINESS USE Memento allows building any business management system to meet your unique requirements. This could include: ○ Inventory ○ Project management ○ Personnel management ○ Production management ○ Assets management ○ Products catalog ○ CRM ○ Budget You can connect all the components of the application and build the logic of working with data in accordance with your business processes. The Memento cloud allows all of your employees to work with databases and provides a flexible system of access control. Small businesses with Memento get the opportunity to create an ERP at low cost. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS In addition to businesses, Memento is successfully used by non-profit organizations, including schools, hospitals, rescue services, charity funds, and libraries. TEAMWORK Memento allows the synchronizing of data with the cloud and provides the following tools for teamwork: • A flexible system of setting access rights up to the fields in the records • Comments to records in the database OFFLINE Memento supports offline work. You can transfer data in offline mode and synchronize it with the cloud later when your devices connect to the Internet. MAC & PC You can also work with your data on your Mac or PC. This is convenient, if you need to enter or analyze a large amount of information. In addition, the desktop version of the application provides a powerful reporting system based on Jasper Reports. AI ASSISTANT Elevate data management with Memento Database's AI Assistant. This feature lets AI effortlessly create a database structure and entries based on user prompts. Instruct the AI for seamless organization, population, and management of your data. Input and retrieve data effortlessly, gaining insights or performing complex operations with the AI Assistant. Streamline your workflow and maximize efficiency. KEY FEATURES • Dozens of types of fields, including text, integer, real, boolean, date/time, rating, checkboxes, radio buttons, currency, image, signature, file, audio, contact, calculation, JavaScript, geolocations, and others. * Performing Data analysis, including aggregation, sorting, charting, grouping, and filtering entries by any fields. • Displaying data in the form of a list, a set of cards, a table, or on a map. • Cloud storage and Teamwork. • Offline data entry. • Importing and exporting CSV files. • Populating database entries at the touch of a button with data from Web services and other sources. • Scripting in Javascript (fields, triggers, scripted data source). • Searching entries in database by barcode. • AI Assistant powered by ChatGPT. • Reminders. Privacy Policy: https://mementodatabase.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Memento Database at Free against HanDBase for iPad's $9.99. Memento Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). HanDBase for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Memento Database is free to download; HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Memento Database sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memento Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memento Database has 308 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of HanDBase for iPad's written reviews are positive against 58% of Memento Database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Memento Database every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HanDBase for iPad versus Memento Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase for iPadMemento Database
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (16 ratings)4.6 (308 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews57.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16308 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCMementoDB Inc.

Customer experience

HanDBase for iPad

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative39.1%

Memento Database

All ratings308 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral19.3%
Negative22.9%

User reviews

HanDBase for iPad

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful and flexible database app
  • 👍 Easy to create and customize databases
  • 💡 Ability to link databases and create relationships
  • 👍 Good customer support and responsive developers
  • 🚀 Seamless sync between iPad, iPhone, and desktop

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔧 Clunky and outdated user interface
  • 🔧 Limited customization options for forms and views
  • 🔧 Difficult to backup and sync data without a desktop app
  • 🔧 Lack of cloud sync and integration with popular services

Memento Database

From 308 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and operate
  • 👍 Smooth and professional interface
  • 👍 Great for organizing collections
  • 👍 Flexible and capable app
  • 👍 Useful for various tracking needs

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive long-term cost
  • 🐛 No decent way to back up photos
  • 🐛 Backup and restore doesn't work for photos
  • 🐛 Import doesn't work for photos
  • 🐛 Unethical pricing changes

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

Memento Database

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Add new selection list items bug
  • Add field window disappears too quickly
  • App crashes on opening
  • App crashes multiple times during every use on iOS
  • App keeps crashing on Apple tablet
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  • Numeric field types don't work
  • Crashes with new update on iPad
  • Failed to upload entries
  • V 10.2 on iPad can't get past welcome screen
  • App crashes on iPad 6th IOS 15 after upgrade
  • Cannot add more than one filter or aggregation after paying for a year of lite
  • Location of photos is blocked and buried inside the app

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add shade name for color field
  • Add autocomplete for tags
  • Edit background color for iOS app
  • Add folder system for databases
  • Add wizard on iOS
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  • Ability to sort entries by location
  • Add Rotten Tomatoes rating for movies
  • Add calculation on previous records for new records
  • Sync from local database to cloud
  • Zoom or preview ability for images
  • Paste clipboard image into image field
  • Easier font and size setting for fields
  • Add separate groups for organization
  • Sync with Google Sheets

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HanDBase for iPad

One-time1
  • HanDBase Forms Designer for iPad$4.99
10 purchases

Memento Database

Subscriptions10
  • Lite$3.991 Month
  • Pro$7.991 Month
  • Pro Plus$11.991 Month
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  • Team 5$29.991 Month
  • Lite$35.991 Year
  • Team 10$59.991 Month
  • Pro$71.991 Year
  • Pro Plus$107.991 Year
  • Team 5$299.991 Year
  • Team 10$599.991 Year

Questions

Is HanDBase for iPad free?
HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Memento Database free?
Memento Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HanDBase for iPad or Memento Database?
Memento Database is rated higher. HanDBase for iPad averages 2.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Memento Database averages 4.6 from 308 ratings.
Do HanDBase for iPad or Memento Database have ads?
HanDBase for iPad shows ads; Memento Database does not.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase for iPad or Memento Database?
HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Memento Database every 3 months. Most recently, HanDBase for iPad was updated on July 30, 2026 and Memento Database on September 21, 2026.

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