Comparison

HanDBase for iPad vs Kase₄

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

Kase₄

This app allows you to create and manage your own personal databases on your device. It offers flexibility in designing structures to track anything important, with features like inter-linked data, full-text search, and various field types. Your data remains private and accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Design custom databases
  • Inter-linked data
  • Full-text search with NLP
  • Multiple field types
  • Markdown support
  • Passcode and biometric lock
  • Data visualization (Formatters)
  • OCR for text recognition
Features
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Kase exists because it should. There should be a database app that can go anywhere with you. It should be: • Simple — Using it should be easy and intuitive, • Flexible — Once familiar with the basics, you can design any database to track anything important to you, and • Relational — Inter-linked data is an order of magnitude more useful. Plus, you don't want to repeat yourself. Additionally, it should be: • Personal — You should not need to worry about who can peek into your data, and • Always Available — High-speed wireless network should *not* be a prerequisite for accessing your own data. Structured data at your fingertips. Something like that didn't exist, so I started creating Kase in 2014. Basic Concepts: • Your Kase contains Boxes. • Each Box stores Decks that can relate to each other. • A Deck collects similarly structured Cards. • And a Card is where you put data Entries. Features: • Pick, assign, and organize with Categories, Tags, and Marks. • Search by name, notes, full text, or keywords: Full-text indexing with Natural Language Processing. • Highlight any Box, Deck, Card, Entry, or Keyword. • Deck definitions support inheritance! • Field types include Text, Number (with Unit), Money (with Currency), Date/Time (with Time Zone), Choice, Boolean, Link, Picture, and Document. - complete with multi-level auto-conversion • Write in Markdown and see rich formatted text. • Box can be locked with a passcode, and unlocked with Face ID or Touch ID. • Formatters (Fx) to visualize data in different ways without altering the data one bit. e.g. Unit Converter, NameMapper, WordScrambler, ICU Transformers... • Side-by-Side: Compare Cards easily by displaying in columns. • On-device Text Recognitions (OCR) for multiple languages. • Import/Export in CSV, JSON, or KASE. • Complete Backup & Restore. • iPad Multitasking support: Split View, Slide Over, etc. • Very customizable UI with custom locales What Kase Can't Do: - Cloud sync is not done yet (stay tuned...) What Kase Can Do: > From Data to Wisdom > Data ▹ Information ▹ Knowledge ▹ Wisdom 1. Store Data — the objective truths. 2. Organize Information — to reflect circumstances and current condition. 3. Systematically retrieve Knowledge — utilized for decision-making. 4. And that hopefully enables you to grasp Wisdom, comprehend insights, and ultimately create value. There are databases that belong to the Big Guys. The rest of them should stay personal. By now, you should realize how valuable your data is. So why give it away? Kase keeps your data yours. See www.wisd.com/kase for more details. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.wisd.com/kase/eula

Screenshots

Kase₄4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HanDBase for iPad at 50% against Kase₄'s 0%. HanDBase for iPad also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Kase₄'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 and Kase₄ $9.99 up front. HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kase₄ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HanDBase for iPad versus Kase₄: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase for iPadKase₄
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating2.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCKenneth Wong

Customer experience

HanDBase for iPad

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

Kase₄

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Kase₄

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HanDBase for iPad

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

Kase₄

One-time4
  • Tip: Dollar$1.00
  • Tip: Coffee$2.00
  • Tip: Coffee, CA$4.00
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  • Tip: Caffè Mocha$5.00

Questions

Is HanDBase for iPad free?
HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Kase₄ free?
Kase₄ costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do HanDBase for iPad or Kase₄ have ads?
HanDBase for iPad shows ads; Kase₄ does not.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase for iPad or Kase₄?
HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Kase₄ every 2 months. Most recently, HanDBase for iPad was updated on July 30, 2026 and Kase₄ on June 1, 2026.

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