Comparison

HanDBase for iPad vs Sheet Notes

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

Sheet Notes

Features
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Sheet Notes: Notes in a Grid Sheet Notes is a flexible workspace for people who find linear documents too restrictive and spreadsheets too rigid. It organizes your ideas into a grid where every cell acts as a Markdown-ready canvas. How it works: * Grid Layout: Move beyond lists. Structure projects and data in a layout that follows your thought process. * Full Markdown: Use rich text, headers, code blocks, and images within any cell. * Seamless Sync: Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud, with an optional GitHub sync for version control and sync to other platforms like Windows. * Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. It’s fast, works offline, and doesn’t track you. * Customization: Choose from themes like Midnight or Sand, or build your own to suit your workflow. It’s a simple, non-linear way to keep your research, writing, and planning organized without the overhead of a complex database.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sheet Notes at Free against HanDBase for iPad's $9.99. Sheet Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). HanDBase for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On ads 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

Sheet Notes is free to download; HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 up front. HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sheet Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HanDBase for iPad versus Sheet Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase for iPadSheet Notes
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCDan Olov Hyllengren

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

Sheet Notes

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

Sheet Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HanDBase for iPad free?
HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sheet Notes free?
Sheet Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HanDBase for iPad or Sheet Notes have ads?
Neither HanDBase for iPad nor Sheet Notes shows ads.

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