# NeoFinder vs Collections Database

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collections Database at 87% against NeoFinder's 35%. Collections Database also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.3). NeoFinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Collections Database is free to download; NeoFinder costs $5.99 up front. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NeoFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 187 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of NeoFinder's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

NeoFinder ships an update every 5 months, Collections Database fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NeoFinder | Collections Database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neofinder/id862508003/reviews) | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **187** |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norbert Doerner](https://appshunter.io/developer/862508006) | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) |

## What reviewers say

### NeoFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neofinder/id862508003)

Access and search your digital media library catalogs on your iPhone or iPad. Quickly find photos, movies, and songs with powerful search and detailed file information, including geotags displayed on a map.

**Highlights:** Access NeoFinder catalogs on iOS, Search photos, movies, songs, Powerful Find Editor, Detailed file Inspector, Preview cataloged files, Display geotags on map

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Collections Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334)

Organize anything with a personal database app. It offers over 20 field types, customizable layouts, and pre-built templates for common uses like books or expenses. Advanced features and iCloud sync are available.

**Highlights:** 20+ field types (text, number, picture, barcode, etc.), Customizable fields and display styles, Pre-built templates (books, contacts, expenses, etc.), Organize with collections and subcollections, Password, Face ID, and Touch ID protection, iCloud synchronization across devices, Advanced fields and calculations (Pro version)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collections Ultra (Upgrade) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Collections Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Collections Ultra | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
- 💡 Excellent integration with Apple ecosystem
- 🔒 Secure and private data storage
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 📚 Lacking comprehensive documentation
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities
- 🔀 Difficulty moving/copying data between collections

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues when using search
- Inconsistent behavior between iOS and macOS versions

**Requested features**

- Collaborative features for sharing databases
- More advanced reporting and visualization options
- Improved import/export functionality
- Ability to customize the appearance and layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NeoFinder free?

NeoFinder costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Collections Database free?

Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NeoFinder or Collections Database?

Collections Database is rated higher. NeoFinder averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.

### Do NeoFinder or Collections Database have ads?

Neither NeoFinder nor Collections Database shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NeoFinder or Collections Database?

NeoFinder ships an update every 5 months, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, NeoFinder was updated on September 22, 2026 and Collections Database on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*