Comparison

TabulaDB vs Island Mail

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

Head to head
About

TabulaDB

Create custom databases to track anything, from collections to personal projects. Offers pre-built templates or design your own with various field types. Data syncs via iCloud and can be exported for portability.

Highlights
  • Custom database creation
  • Pre-built templates
  • 15 field types
  • iCloud sync
  • Data export (CSV, JSON)
  • Reports and charts
Features
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TabulaDB – Build Your Own Database Track anything — your way. TabulaDB lets you create fully custom databases right on your iPhone, with exactly the fields you need and none you don't. Whether you're cataloging a wine collection, logging workouts, managing a home inventory, or building something entirely your own, TabulaDB gives you the structure to stay organized without locking you into someone else's template. Start in seconds with built-in templates Choose from seven ready-to-use templates — Home Inventory, Book Library, Movie Watchlist, Wine Collection, Fitness Tracker, Record Collection, and Contacts — or start from a blank database and design it yourself. 15 field types for every kind of data - Text, Integer, Decimal, Date and Date & Time, Checkbox, Rating, Picklist, Currency, URL,, Email, Phone, Image, Color and File Mix and match to capture exactly what matters. iCloud sync, automatically Your databases sync across all your devices via iCloud. Add a wine to your collection on your iPhone and it's there on your iPad. Your data is also protected by iCloud Backup. Reports and insights See your data come to life with charts and summaries. Built-in templates include tailored reports; track workout trends, see your reading pace, visualize your collection by category and custom databases get auto-generated summary cards. Your data, always portable Export any database as a CSV file to open in Numbers, Excel, or any spreadsheet app. Full JSON backups let you export and restore everything — all databases, fields, records, and images — in a single file. TabulaDB Pro — One-time purchase, no subscription The free version gives you 2 databases with up to 100 records each to explore the app. Upgrade once to unlock everything: - Unlimited databases - Unlimited records - Backup and restore - CSV export - Reports and charts - Custom templates A 7-day free trial gives you full access before you decide. TabulaDB is built for iPhone and requires iOS 17 or later.

About

Island Mail

Manage your email efficiently with a fast, native mail app. Quickly triage your inbox with swipe gestures, compose rich text emails, and seamlessly share content to other apps or create notes and tasks. Customize themes and rules for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Swipe to triage emails
  • Paging swipe for quick reading
  • Rich text email composer
  • One-tap email to note/task/event
  • Customizable themes and rules
  • Unified inbox for multiple accounts
  • Private by design, no tracking or ads
Features
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Control your email. Don't let it control you. Island Mail is a fast, triage-focused, native mail app for iPhone and iPad. FLY THROUGH YOUR INBOX • Swipe to delete, archive, star, or share — right from the list. • Slide through emails like cards off a deck with a smooth paging swipe: read one, act on it, and glide to the next. • Multi-select to archive, mark, or trash in bulk — with undo. • Fast search across every account, with filters for unread, starred, and dates. A COMPOSER THAT'S POWERFUL — AND FUN • Rich text, lists, signatures, and emoji. • Full-fidelity drafts, saved automatically. • Clean, readable emails. • Playful text styles — flip it upside down, go leetspeak, and more. SHARE SUITE — PUT EVERY EMAIL WHERE IT BELONGS Turn any email into a note, task, or event in one tap: • Built-in targets: DEVONthink, Things, Fantastical, OmniFocus, Drafts, and more. • Set a reminder or add it to your calendar. • Export as PDF, text, or .eml. • Build your own targets for any app with a URL scheme. • Note and task shares carry a durable link straight back to the source email. MAKE IT YOURS • Ten beautiful themes — light, dark, and everything between. • Custom folders, rules, block-sender, and one-tap unsubscribe. WORKS WITH YOUR ACCOUNTS • Gmail, iCloud, Outlook / Office 365, Fastmail, and any IMAP account. • Multiple accounts with a unified inbox. • Native iPhone and iPad layouts — made for iPad, not stretched to fit. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your credentials live only in the iOS Keychain. • No tracking, no ads, no data collection. Your mail is yours. FREE TO USE Island Mail is free for everyday email. The Share Suite — one-tap sharing to your favorite apps and your own custom targets — includes a free 7-day trial, then a single one-time purchase to unlock.

Screenshots

TabulaDB4 screens
Island Mail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Island Mail at 3 against TabulaDB's 1. TabulaDB's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TabulaDB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Island Mail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TabulaDB against 5.0 for Island Mail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabulaDB ships an update every 9 days, Island Mail weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TabulaDB versus Island Mail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabulaDBIsland Mail
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrigg ThorpWiredIsle LLC

Customer experience

TabulaDB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Island Mail

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TabulaDB

One-time1
  • TabulaDB Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Island Mail

One-time1
  • Share Suite$14.99

Questions

Is TabulaDB free?
TabulaDB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Island Mail free?
Island Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TabulaDB or Island Mail?
TabulaDB and Island Mail are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TabulaDB or Island Mail have ads?
Neither TabulaDB nor Island Mail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TabulaDB or Island Mail?
TabulaDB ships an update every 9 days, and Island Mail weekly. Most recently, TabulaDB was updated on October 6, 2026 and Island Mail on October 16, 2026.

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