Comparison

HanDBase for iPad vs AnyDB

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

AnyDB

Features
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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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HanDBase for iPad versus AnyDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase for iPadAnyDB
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCHumanly 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

1 purchases

HanDBase for iPad

One-time1
  • HanDBase Forms Designer for iPad$4.99
None

AnyDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HanDBase for iPad free?
HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AnyDB free?
AnyDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HanDBase for iPad or AnyDB have ads?
HanDBase for iPad shows ads; AnyDB does not.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase for iPad or AnyDB?
HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and AnyDB monthly. Most recently, HanDBase for iPad was updated on October 22, 2026 and AnyDB on October 10, 2026.

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