Private DB vs IPT Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Private DB
Easily view and manage SQLite databases on your mobile device. Import data from various sources like CSV or tab-delimited files, and search or sort through your tables. Ideal for IT managers and data publishers who need to distribute data without modification.
- Import CSV and tab-delimited text files
- Load databases from web, email, Dropbox, iTunes
- Searchable and sortable tables
- Execute SQL commands
- Create views on tables
- Sort on up to three fields
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Private DB lets you load and view databases and CSV files on your mobile devices. NOTE: You can view and sort and search tables with this app, but cannot add, edit or delete rows. To do that, please use General DB. With Private DB, your rows are: * Searchable * Sortable * Selectable This app is great for IT managers who want to distribute company data in table form, and don't want to worry about their users modifying the data. It is also ideal for publishers of reference data tables, who do not want their users tampering with the data. Some capabilities: - Download and switch SQLite databases - Download and import CSV text files - Download and execute SQL files - Sort on up to three fields - Search on any field - Execute SQL commands in the SQL Console - Create views on tables to reorder or select a subset of fields - Create virtual tables from CSV files for easier interoperability with your databases.
IPT Smart
This app helps you manage your energy needs, from finding stations and checking fuel prices to making secure payments and earning rewards. It also allows for diesel delivery requests and integration with mobility cards.
- Station Finder with EV charging
- Real-time fuel prices
- In-app fuel payments
- OMT Pay integration
- IPT Rewards program
- Diesel delivery requests
- Exclusive promotions
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Fuel Your Journey with IPT: Your Energy Partner on the Go! IPT Smart offers a seamless energy experience designed to meet your daily needs; whether you’re refueling your vehicle, checking fuel prices, or managing your energy services. With IPT, driving and staying connected to energy solutions has never been easier. KEY FEATURES - Station Finder: Quickly find the nearest IPT stations, including those with electric vehicle charging, drive-thru services, convenience stores and more. - Real-Time Fuel Prices: Stay informed with updates on fuel prices, helping you decide when and where to refuel. - Smart Payments: Securely pay for fuel directly through the app for a smooth, contactless transaction with your credit/debit card. - OMT Pay Integration: Easily manage and pay for services with OMT Pay directly within the app, giving you even more convenience on the go. - IPT Rewards Program: Earn rewards on every fill-up and redeem points directly through the app. - Reward Points Balance Cash Out: Cash out your reward points balance directly through the app to your OMT Wallet and enjoy the flexibility of spending your points when and how you choose. - Visit Counter Rewards: Visit IPT stations consistently and claim your instant reward! - Diesel Order: Request diesel deliveries straight to your home or business with just a few taps. - Exclusive Promotions: Be the first to know about IPT news, offers, discounts, and promotions. - IPT Mobility cards integration: add your IPT Mobility card to the IPT Smart interface for a new digital experience. Download IPT Smart today and fuel your journey with confidence!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IPT Smart at 5.0 against Private DB's 4.6. IPT Smart also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Private DB's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IPT Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private DB has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Private DB ships an update monthly, IPT Smart every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private DB | IPT Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (75 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Portable Databases | IPT Group |
Customer experience
Private DB
IPT Smart
In-app purchases
Private DB
No in-app purchases
IPT Smart
No in-app purchases
