PocketDB vs Grain SA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PocketDB
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PocketDB - The worldβs fastest encrypting mobile Database - ULTRA FAST mobile Database - Optional STRONG DATA ENCRYPTION to secure you data - FREE APPs for your Windows PC and Apple MAC - SYNCHRONIZE CHANGES between PC and mobile device (email, iTunes, WiFi) - IMPORT from Directory Services, CSV files and Microsoft Exchange Server - Maintain HUGE DATABASES on your mobile device PocketDB is a highly optimized database application for the PC running Windows (Microsoft Windows 7 - 10), Mac's (macOS 10.8.x - 10.15.x), Linux (on Request) and mobile devices running Apple iOS >= 8. The key feature of PockedDB is to create, maintain and share databases between desktop and a mobile device. The databases are kept amazingly small in size, while access speed is unbelievable fast on a mobile device. Download for ***FREE*** PC/MAC version: http://pocketdb.tz-software.de It is ideally suited to: -------------------------------------- - Safely store you passwords. - Import a huge calorie table if you want to lose weight. - Maintain your daily track record if are a runner. - Keep confidentiality over all your cases, the related clients address, notes and next steps if you are a lawyer. - Keep track of treatments of if you are a veterinarian. - Store all the employeesβ records if you are with a big company. - Store details of IT equipment with you if you are an administrator. - Have your portfolio and article list with you if you are a sales man. - Have the important details of contracts with you if you work for an insurance company. - Manage your business contacts. The feature set includes: -------------------------------------- - Minimum size databases. - Import from LDAP based Public Directory Services, like Microsoft Active Directories. - Import from Outlook address lists and contacts. - Import from Microsoft Exchange corporate directories and address lists. - Import and export to and from CSV (comma-separated value) files. - Synchronization of changes between PC and mobile device. - Database encryption to support secret data sets like a personal password and account database. - Ultra fast search and sorting. - Multi line fields. - Initiating phone calls and SMS by selection of phone number entries. - Initiating e-mail by selection of e-mail entries. - Recovery of overwritten or deleted entries. - Files used on the PC and mobile device are 100% compatible. Technical specification: -------------------------------------- - It allows 255 fields per record. - A field name can have maximum 255 characters. - Field content can have maximum 255 bytes. - Database file size can be maximum 2 GByte. PocketDB should run on: -------------------------------------- PC: - Microsoft Windows 7 - 10 - Older versions might also work MAC: - All versions of Apple macOS 10.8.x - 10.15.x - Older versions might also work iOS: - iPhone, iPod, iPad with iOS 8 or higher.
Grain SA
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Mobile survey data capturing for authorized users of the Grain SA platform. The app makes capturing pig farm data more efficient and works online and offline. Features include: β’ Open and submit surveys in your account β’ View your completed survey history β’ Mobile data registration for grain producing business entities β’ Authorized veterinarians gain access the Passive Disease Surveillance surveys. β’ Authorized business development managers gain access to Farm Visit- and Mentorship surveys The Grain SA is an integrated platform that offers stakeholders in the South African grain value chain a protected environment to share information and facilitate interactions that create value and drive competitiveness, sustainability and food safety in the grain industry. Our app is free to download and use by authorized users. Authorization is granted by the Grain SA administration. Administration can be contacted at members@grainsa.co.za. Don't forget to synchronize unsynced actions before updating the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Grain SA at Free against PocketDB's $8.99. Grain SA also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Grain SA is free to download; PocketDB costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PocketDB ships an update every 4 months, Grain SA monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketDB | Grain SA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TZ-Software | 4SIGHT SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
PocketDB
No in-app purchases
Grain SA
No in-app purchases









