Best Database Design Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

18 free apps

Updated October 2026

Database Design Basics is the household name in database design, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Database Design Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Database Design Basics	Free	—	Yes	No	Jun 2026
2	Schema Studio: Database Design	$0.99	—	No	No	Oct 2026
3	Chemistry By Design: Target Synthesis Database	Free	5.0★ (14)	No	No	Oct 2026
4	Human Design - My Birth Chart	Free	4.7★ (788)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
5	ER Diagram AI	Free	1.0★ (1)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
6	Silhouette Go	Free	4.2★ (4.7K)	No	No	Oct 2026
7	SQL-ER-Diagram	Free	—	Yes	No	Oct 2026
8	Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD	Free	4.7★ (11K)	No	Yes	Nov 2026

Top Picks for Database Design

#1

Database Design Basics by AFTW LLC

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAds

Database Design Basics screenshot 1

Database Design Basics screenshot 2

Database Design Basics screenshot 3

Database Design Basics screenshot 4

Database Design Basics screenshot 5

#2

Schema Studio: Database Design by SMART BIT K.K

ER Diagrams, SQL & Table Tools

Strong Contender

🛠️ Developer Tools

0.0(0 ratings)

$0.99

Schema Studio: Database Design screenshot 1

Schema Studio: Database Design screenshot 2

Schema Studio: Database Design screenshot 3

Schema Studio: Database Design screenshot 4

Schema Studio: Database Design screenshot 5

#3

Chemistry By Design: Target Synthesis Database by University of Arizona

Worth Considering

5.0(14 ratings)

Free

Chemistry By Design: Target Synthesis Database screenshot 1

Chemistry By Design: Target Synthesis Database screenshot 2

Chemistry By Design: Target Synthesis Database screenshot 3

This interactive virtual flashcard app helps students practice chemistry synthesis skills. It displays reagents, starting materials, and products for each step in constructing natural products or pharmaceuticals. Various browsing options are available for self-testing.

More Database Design apps to explore

Human Design - My Birth Chart

Human Design - My Birth Chart

Human Design - My Birth Chart

Bodygraph, Type & Destiny

Explore your unique personality and relationships through Human Design and Astrology. This app generates your Bodygraph, decodes compatibility, and analyzes daily transits for actionable insights into your life's design.

Calculate Bodygraph (Rave Chart)Analyze relationship compatibilityTrack daily transits

free with in-app purchases

AI makes ER diagrams easy

Design and visualize database schemas effortlessly with AI assistance. Quickly generate schemas from outlines, make detailed adjustments, and convert diagrams to SQL for various databases. Ideal for new development, reviews, collaboration, and learning.

AI-assisted schema generationAutomatic SQL conversionIntuitive editing

🛠️ Developer Tools

by SILHOUETTE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

This app enables mobile use of your cutting machine, allowing you to select designs from your library and send them to the machine via Bluetooth. Customize designs with tools like Offset and Trace, and perform Print & Cut operations directly from your mobile device.

Mobile cutting machine controlBluetooth connectivityDesign selection from library

🎨 Graphics & Design

SQL script from ER diagram

Design, draw, and share entity relationship diagrams. Generate SQL scripts from your diagrams and learn SQL concepts through a dedicated study section. Automatically saves your work locally.

Design ER diagramsGenerate SQL scriptsShare diagrams and scripts

Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD

Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD

Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD

Design & Architecture Drawing

This app is a comprehensive design and architecture drawing tool. It allows users to sketch, layer ideas, and communicate designs through markups. It supports various file types and offers tools for creating professional-quality drawings to scale.

Layered idea developmentDrawing markup and communicationDrawing to scale

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

Relational Algebra

Learn about relational algebra and SQL query language through sample queries, results, and descriptions. This app is suitable for beginners exploring databases or experienced users transitioning to SQL92.

SQL92 and SQL86/89 sample queriesQuery results displayQuery descriptions

Adobe Account Access

Adobe Account Access

Adobe Account Access

Sign in with a tap

Streamline your Adobe account logins with a simple tap. Receive push notifications on your device to quickly approve sign-in requests. Experience a faster, more convenient, and secure way to access your Adobe services.

One-tap sign-inPush notification approvalFast login process

AnyData - Design your database

AnyData - Design your database

AnyData - Design your database

Custom databases on device

📊 Productivity

Build flexible cloud databases

Entity Relationship Concepts

Entity Relationship Concepts

Entity Relationship Concepts

Practice Offline Daily

MobiDB Database

MobiDB Database

MobiDB Database

Database app with cloud sync

This offline database application allows users to organize, manage, and search data with cloud synchronization. It supports data exchange with popular spreadsheet and database software, and offers a visual form designer for attractive data presentation. Ideal for both personal and team use, it facilitates collaboration and offline work.

Offline database functionalityCloud synchronization (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)Visual form designer

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Database : PocketDB

Database : PocketDB

Database : PocketDB

Info collector, home inventory

This app allows you to create custom databases on your mobile device to organize various types of information. It supports numerous data types and offers features for easy data entry and management, suitable for personal or small business use.

Customizable data tablesEffortless data entrySupport for over 10 data types

SQL Practice: Learn Database

Run queries, ace interviews

Master SQL with short, daily interactive sessions. Practice real-world queries and datasets on your phone to build confidence for career changes, professional development, or technical interviews. Learn database concepts and advanced techniques at your own pace.

15-minute daily learning sessionsInteractive exercises with real-world datasetsProgressive curriculum from beginner to advanced

🛠️ Developer Tools

by Sarfraz Ali Shaher Syed

Manage your Supabase projects on the go. View project status, run SQL queries, browse tables, and manage storage directly from your mobile device. Securely access your data with biometric lock support.

Project ManagementSQL EditorTable Browser

🛠️ Developer Tools

Database Management System MCS

Database Management System MCS

Database Management System MCS

Database Management Quiz

Practice over 2200 database management system multiple-choice questions with this comprehensive quiz app. It covers fundamental and advanced computer science topics, offering self-assessment tests and a quick study guide for students and beginners.

2200+ DBMS quiz MCQsCovers 20+ textbook chaptersSelf-assessment tests

free with in-app purchases

Easy personal database

Create custom databases without coding. Organize any type of information, from contacts to collections, with user-defined structures. Export data in CSV format for easy sharing and backup.

Custom database creationNo programming requiredTrack any data type

free with in-app purchases

Collections Database

Collections Database

Collections Database

Easy to use database

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.

20+ field types (text, number, picture, barcode, etc.)Customizable fields and display stylesPre-built templates (books, contacts, expenses, etc.)

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Database Design

Are there free database design apps for iPhone?

Yes — 18 of the top database design apps we rank are free to download, including Database Design Basics and Chemistry By Design: Target Synthesis Database.

Does Database Design Basics have ads or in-app purchases?

Database Design Basics shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many database design apps are on the App Store?

We track 249+ database design apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.