Comparison

HanDBase for iPad vs Notes Book PRO

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

Notes Book PRO

Features
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Notes Book PRO is the ultimate application for organizing your ideas and projects in total security. With its code-lock feature, you can protect each note individually, guaranteeing the confidentiality of your most sensitive information. This innovative application lets you create notes in a variety of distinct formats: Notebooks : Organize your notes into thematic sets, creating dedicated notebooks for projects, studies or any other category close to your heart. Text Notes: Write your thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, using advanced formatting tools to personalize your notes. Voice Notes: Capture your thoughts on the fly by recording audio messages, ideal for spontaneous thoughts or ideas you want to keep. Tables: Create tables to organize and structure your information, perfect for lists, comparisons or data analysis. Drawing: Express your creativity with intuitive drawing tools, enabling you to create illustrations and sketches directly in your notes. Shortcut Lists: Never lose your favorite shortcuts for common software programs. Create customized lists to remember everything you need, right at your fingertips. What's more, Notes Book PRO offers a hierarchical view of all your notes, making it easy to organize and navigate through your ideas. Whether you're a student, professional or creative thinker, this application is designed to adapt to all your note-taking needs, while giving you the security and flexibility you need to manage your thoughts effectively. to consult the term of use, please follow this link (EULA) ici: https://privacy-notes-pro.netlify.app/termsOfUse to consult the privacy policy, please follow this link: https://privacy-notes-pro.netlify.app/

Screenshots

Notes Book PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notes Book PRO at Free against HanDBase for iPad's $9.99. Notes Book PRO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). HanDBase for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Notes Book PRO is free to download; HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notes Book PRO sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Notes Book PRO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HanDBase for iPad versus Notes Book PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase for iPadNotes Book PRO
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCDylan Zaoui

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

Notes Book PRO

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
9 purchases

Notes Book PRO

Subscriptions8
  • All features for 1 month.$0.491 Month
  • All features for 3 months$0.993 Months
  • All features for 6 months.$1.996 Months
Show 5 more
  • Premium access for 1 month$1.991 Month
  • All features for 1 year.$3.991 Year
  • Premium access for 3 months$3.993 Months
  • Premium access for 6 months.$4.996 Months
  • Premium access for 12 months$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • All features for life$3.99

Questions

Is HanDBase for iPad free?
HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Notes Book PRO free?
Notes Book PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HanDBase for iPad or Notes Book PRO have ads?
HanDBase for iPad shows ads; Notes Book PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase for iPad or Notes Book PRO?
HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Notes Book PRO every 5 weeks. Most recently, HanDBase for iPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and Notes Book PRO on October 4, 2026.

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