Possessions vs Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Possessions
Easily catalog your belongings with this inventory management tool. Store multiple photos, add detailed descriptions, and organize items by category, type, or location. Generate reports and share item details.
- Multiple photos per item
- Free-form text descriptions
- Custom item types and locations
- Email and print item photos
- Search, category, type, and location filtering
- Data export and backup
- Home screen widgets for real estate
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Face it. We've all got stuff, and some of it matters. Keeping track of it isn't easy though, so we never get around to making that inventory, and then when we need it we wonder why we never did. Solution? You found it. With the Possessions App you can quickly and easily inventory the things that matter to you. * Store multiple photos for each recorded item and arrange and update them as needed. * Unlimited-length free-form text descriptions. * Add new item types on-the-fly. * Add new item locations on-the-fly. * Easily email and print your item photos. * Use search to find your items quickly by name. * Use category, type, and location filtering to narrow your focus. * Use sharing functionality to email and/or print item and property contents in report-style output; share attached images to any supported sharing target. * Expose summary information for Real Estate items directly on the device Home Screen with Property Summary widgets. * Use Data Export to create a backup of your entered data within a single ZIP archive for subsequent restore actions and/or moving data to another device. Supported categories include Real Estate, Vehicles, Stored Items, and Property Contents, with an extensive list of pre-defined types in each. Get the Possessions App. Get organized. Be prepared.
Database
This app allows you to create custom databases on your mobile device to organize various types of information. It supports numerous data types and offers features for easy data entry and management, suitable for personal or small business use.
- Customizable data tables
- Effortless data entry
- Support for over 10 data types
- Card view for data presentation
- Versatile use cases
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PocketDB transforms your mobile device into a powerful personal database, enabling you to store, organise, and access all your essential information on the go. Whether you're managing a collection, tracking personal projects, or simply keeping detailed lists, PocketDB puts the power of data management right at your fingertips. Features: - Customisable Data Tables: Create tables for anything from your book collection to your fitness progress. - Effortless Data Entry: Add, edit, and delete records with ease. - More than 10 data types including text, numbers, dates, and even custom selection pickers. - Card view Use cases: - Personal Inventory Management: Track belongings with details like warranty, condition, and value. - Fitness and Health Tracking: Log workouts and diet, tracking fitness goals and health data. - Event Planning: Manage details for events, including guest lists, budgets, and schedules. - Learning and Education: Organise study materials, track assignments, and monitor educational progress. - Hobby Collections: Catalog items in collections, detailing origin, condition, and value. - Small Business Inventory: Manage product details, stock levels, and supplier information for businesses. - Freelance Project Management: Keep tabs on projects, client details, deadlines, and payments. - Real Estate Management: Organise listings, client details, and appointments for real estate activities. - Educational Tools for Teachers: Maintain detailed records on student performance and lesson plans. - Group Travel Planning: Coordinate trip details, including itineraries and budgets, among group members. - Community Organisations: Manage memberships, events, and volunteer tasks for clubs or community groups. - Research Projects: Collaborate on projects with shared databases for data collection and literature reviews. - Writing and Publishing: Track submissions, publications, and feedback for written works. - Artwork Portfolio Management: Catalog artworks with comprehensive details on exhibitions and sales. - Recipe Database: Compile and share recipes, including ingredients, instructions, and photos. - Budget Tracking: Monitor personal finances, including income, expenses, and savings. - Investment Portfolio: Track personal investments, stock performance, and financial trends. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thirtynineapps-privacy/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Database at Free against Possessions's $0.99. Database also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Possessions's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Database is free to download; Possessions costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Possessions holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Possessions's written reviews are positive against 20% of Database's.
Possessions ships an update every 4 months, Database daily. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Possessions | Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 2.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher King | LEAP STUDIO |
Customer experience
Possessions
Database
In-app purchases
Possessions
No in-app purchases
Database
No in-app purchases









