# Database Pro. vs Collections Database

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collections Database at 87% against Database Pro.'s 4%. Collections Database also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.0). Database Pro.'s advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Collections Database is free to download; Database Pro. costs $2.99 up front. Database Pro. sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collections Database has 187 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Database Pro.'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

Database Pro. ships an update weekly, Collections Database fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Database Pro. | Collections Database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-pro/id973820224/reviews) | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collections-database/id1568395334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **187** |
| Positive reviews | 4.2% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [强 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/427437111) | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) |

## What reviewers say

### Database Pro.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-pro/id973820224)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Edit Access and SQLite databases directly on your iPhone or iPad. Supports various Access versions and offers features like data sorting, searching, and exporting to CSV. Create new databases and tables with ease.

**Highlights:** Edit Access and SQLite databases, Support for Access 2000-2016, Data sorting, search, and paging, Export table data to CSV, Create databases and tables, Export database schema

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View and Edit Table Rows 10000 | $0.99 | per month |
| View and Edit Table Rows 50000 | $1.99 | per month |
| View, Edit Table Rows 100000 | $1.99 | per month |
| View and Edit Unlimited Rows | $2.99 | per month |
| View, Edit Table Rows 1000000 | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Rows Lifetime Legacy | Free | one-time |


### 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 Database Pro. free?

Database Pro. costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Collections Database free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Database Pro. or Collections Database?

Collections Database is rated higher. Database Pro. averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.

### Do Database Pro. or Collections Database have ads?

Neither Database Pro. nor Collections Database shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Database Pro. or Collections Database?

Database Pro. ships an update weekly, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, Database Pro. was updated on September 21, 2026 and Collections Database on September 30, 2026.

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