HanDBase for iPad vs AnyDB
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.
AnyDB
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AnyDB Mobile lets teams work directly in the system as actions happen. View and update records, upload photos and files, scan barcodes and QR codes, submit forms, change status and ownership, and keep work moving from the field, warehouse, office, or job site. The mobile app extends the same records, workflows, permissions, and views your team already uses in AnyDB, so work stays connected wherever it happens. Start with one system. Add more as your operations grow. Keep teams working from the same source of truth across desktop and mobile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AnyDB at Free against HanDBase for iPad's $9.99. AnyDB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). HanDBase for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
AnyDB is free to download; HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AnyDB asks for nothing beyond the download.
HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, AnyDB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanDBase for iPad | AnyDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDH Software, LLC | Humanly Incorporated |
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
AnyDB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HanDBase for iPad
- HanDBase Forms Designer for iPad$4.99
AnyDB
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HanDBase for iPad free?
Is AnyDB free?
Do HanDBase for iPad or AnyDB have ads?
Which is updated more often, HanDBase for iPad or AnyDB?
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