Comparison

Simple DBF vs DBF Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple DBF

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Simple DBF allows you to view and edit DBF files. It is very easy to use, and supports the following field types for the DBF file: Text (or character), number, float, date, memo, and boolean. It writes version 3 DBF files and is capable of working with large data. Along with that, you can also easily export it to a CSV file, which can then be edited in Numbers, Excel, or another desired editor. All in one app!

About

DBF Viewer

Features
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DBF Viewer is a database workspace for opening, inspecting, searching, and exporting dBASE DBF tables on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. DBF DATABASE VIEWER Open DBF tables directly on your device along with DBT and FPT memo field files. Inspect table structure, view column types, count total records, and browse data rows. DBASE VIEWER: SEARCH AND EDIT Search across all fields, filter records by query, and edit cell contents directly within the table grid. DBF VIEWER 2000: EXCEL AND CSV EXPORT Export DBF tables to Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) or CSV format with a single tap so you can share or analyze your database data in modern spreadsheet applications. DBF FILE VIEWER: PRIVACY AND LOCAL PROCESSING Your files, database tables, and edits stay strictly on your device. No cloud uploads or accounts are required. Privacy Policy: https://rush.tools/privacy Terms of Use: https://rush.tools/terms

Screenshots

Simple DBF2 screens
DBF Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DBF Viewer at Free against Simple DBF's $2.99. DBF Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). Simple DBF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

DBF Viewer is free to download; Simple DBF costs $2.99 up front. DBF Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Simple DBF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Simple DBF versus DBF Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple DBFDBF Viewer
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS17.515.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael ShapiroRush Tools LLC

In-app purchases

None

Simple DBF

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DBF Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$6.997 Days
  • Annual Access3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple DBF free?
Simple DBF costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DBF Viewer free?
DBF Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple DBF or DBF Viewer have ads?
Neither Simple DBF nor DBF Viewer shows ads.

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