Comparison

TabulaDB vs Scribe.

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

Scribe.

Features
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Scribe. is a daily notes app that feels like writing on paper. Write your notes for today. Scratch them out when done - they stay on the page, crossed out, just like on paper. Navigate between yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Everything else lives in the agenda. - Type or speak your notes - Scratch out with a single stroke, double line, or squiggle - Pin any note to your lock screen with Live Activity - Jump to any day in the agenda - Widgets and lock screen controls for instant capture - Choose from a collection of handwritten fonts - Light and dark theme Scribe. Pro (one-time purchase) : Unlock voice transcription, iCloud sync across all your devices, and additional handwritten fonts. No subscription. Pay once, keep forever.

Screenshots

TabulaDB4 screens
Scribe.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scribe. at 16.6 against TabulaDB's 18.6. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TabulaDB versus Scribe.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabulaDBScribe.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrigg ThorpDaren Irlen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TabulaDB

One-time1
  • TabulaDB Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Scribe.

One-time1
  • Scribe. Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is TabulaDB free?
TabulaDB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribe. free?
Scribe. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TabulaDB or Scribe. have ads?
Neither TabulaDB nor Scribe. shows ads.

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