Comparison

HanDBase for iPad vs Printing for iPad

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

A powerful relational database manager designed for iPad. Create, edit, and track virtually anything, from personal collections to business inventories, with flexible field types and relational linking. Supports photos, GPS, and barcode scanning.

Highlights
  • Create and edit databases on iPad
  • 19 field types
  • Relational database linking
  • Sorting, filtering, and custom views
  • Field-level encryption
  • Desktop Connect for web browser sync
  • Support for photos, GPS, and barcode scanning
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

Printing for iPad

Easily print photos, web pages, and various document types from your device. Supports a vast range of printers, including older models not compatible with AirPrint. Transfer files from your computer or cloud storage for printing.

Highlights
  • Print various document types (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Create new text documents
  • Transfer files via web browser
  • Print to networked or shared printers
  • Print remote files from cloud storage
  • Capture and process images
Features
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Printing for iPad enables easy printing of photos, web pages, and various document types. "AWESOME APP. This app is great for using printers that can't be found with air print. It allows you to search for printers to add using wifi, or even manually enter a printer. 10 stars." - D, Dec 9, 2011 "FANTASTIC. This app did have an initial learning phase but everything is explained quite nicely in the help section. And once I understood the ropes, I can print almost everything I want ( haven't found anything yet which I haven't been able to print actually ). Highly recommended." - Ipad atheist turned devotee, Nov 23, 2011 "I can't stop using this app. Regards." - G, Sep 25, 2011 "WOW SWEET FOR NETWORK FILE PRINTING. Networked HP Photosmart 7960 on Jetdirect. I am able to print my MS documents, PDFs, etc from my file shares via Netportal ! Downloader works well for web page printing. Email attachment printing is sweet!" - T, Jul 22, 2011 FEATURES • View/print many document types, including PDF, Word, Excel, bitmap, TIFF, text, HTML, Open Office, GIF, and encapsulated PostScript. • Create new text documents. • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Print to networked or shared printers. No additional software is necessary. This app includes support for over 1,400 printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Ricoh, Oki, Kyocera, Infotec, NRG, Lanier, and many more! • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Print web-based files or download them into this app. • Capture and process images from your onboard camera or photo album. DOES THIS APP SUPPORT MY PRINTER? See the list of printer models this app supports at http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/help.html. IS THERE A FREE APP I CAN TRY FIRST? Yes. Printing Verification is our free demo printing app. You can use it to verify that any of our paid printing apps will work with your printer. HOW DO I USE THIS APP TO PRINT FROM MY OTHER APPS? Import the files from your other iPhone/iPad apps into this app, and then use this app to print them. (The operating system of the iPad/iPhone/iPod, iOS, is designed such that each app you install is given its own storage space. There is no centralized (shared) storage space on your device. This means that this app's proprietary printing engine only works within this app. To say it another way: the iOS does not support/allow third party system-wide drivers. The iOS cannot use this app to print files within another app's storage space—for example, files stored in Pages, Numbers, Safari, Notes, Mail, etc. Therefore, files created in other apps must be imported into this app.) Notes Regarding the optional Toll Free Number Subscription: • Title of service: Toll-Free Number Subscription • Length of subscription: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Price of subscription: $14.99,$39.99,$79.99,$14.99/year. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HanDBase for iPad at 2.9 against Printing for iPad's 2.0. HanDBase for iPad also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%). Printing for iPad's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 and Printing for iPad $4.99 up front. HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Printing for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HanDBase for iPad holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of HanDBase for iPad's written reviews are positive against 21% of Printing for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 4 months, Printing for iPad every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HanDBase for iPad versus Printing for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase for iPadPrinting for iPad
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating2.9 (15 ratings) — better2.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better20.6% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCNdili Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

HanDBase for iPad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral26.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative39.1%

Printing for iPad

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative73.3%

User reviews

HanDBase for iPad

From 15 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

Printing for iPad

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with networked printers
  • 👍 Prints test pages successfully
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent printing performance
  • 🐛 Difficulty importing documents
  • 🐛 Poor print quality
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain printers

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

Printing for iPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to detect or connect to printers
  • Printing issues with multi-page documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Print preview option
  • Direct printing from other apps
  • Improved user interface

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HanDBase for iPad

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

Printing for iPad

Subscriptions4
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$39.993 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
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  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time6
  • FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units$0.99
  • Deutsch - Ein Fax-Deckblatt in der deutschen$0.99
  • Holiday Cover Sheet with a holiday theme$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Wedding Cover Sheet with a wedding theme$0.99
  • FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus)$4.99
  • 6-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$79.99

Questions

Is HanDBase for iPad free?
HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Printing for iPad free?
Printing for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HanDBase for iPad or Printing for iPad?
HanDBase for iPad is rated higher. HanDBase for iPad averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Printing for iPad averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.
Do HanDBase for iPad or Printing for iPad have ads?
Neither HanDBase for iPad nor Printing for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase for iPad or Printing for iPad?
HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Printing for iPad every 2 months. Most recently, HanDBase for iPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and Printing for iPad on November 6, 2026.

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