Comparison

Sam Database vs Pocketbase Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Sam Database

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Pocketbase Mobile

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Manage any Pocketbase instance from your fingertips. Bring your selfhosting journey everywhere you go with POK! β–² COLLECTIONS & RECORDS - Browse all collections - Search using the same syntax as the web dashboard - Edit and Remove Records β–² LOGS - Browse All Logs - Search using the same syntax as the web dashboard - Expand Log Details β–² BACKUPS - Browse All Logs - Create Backups - Download Backups - Restore Backups - Remove Backups That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. Credentials are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. POK is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/get-pok/pok 3. This is not a replacement for the Pocketbase dashboard. Certain actions, such as creating new collections, should be done directly in the web dashboard. Β© FarFetched 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. https://farfetched.global/pok/terms

Screenshots

Sam Database4 screens
Pocketbase Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sam Database at none against Pocketbase Mobile's 7. Sam Database also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocketbase Mobile sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Sam Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam Database ships an update every 5 weeks, Pocketbase Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Sam Database versus Pocketbase Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSam DatabasePocketbase Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuan Pham HoangFarFetched

In-app purchases

None

Sam Database

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Pocketbase Mobile

Subscriptions4
  • Pok Perks Monthly$2.491 Month
  • POK Perks$2.497 Days
  • Pok Perks Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Pok Perks Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pok Perks (Lifetime)$11.99
  • Pok Perks$19.99
  • POK Perks$24.00

Questions

Is Sam Database free?
Sam Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocketbase Mobile free?
Pocketbase Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sam Database or Pocketbase Mobile have ads?
Neither Sam Database nor Pocketbase Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sam Database or Pocketbase Mobile?
Sam Database ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pocketbase Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, Sam Database was updated on September 14, 2026 and Pocketbase Mobile on August 19, 2026.

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