# Collections Database

> Easy to use database

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1568395334](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1568395334)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1568395334`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Matteo D'Ignazio
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (186 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.5.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2021-06-28
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/collections-database/id1568395334)
- **Website:** [https://collectionsdb.com](https://collectionsdb.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://risolvipro.com/en/app/collections/privacy](http://risolvipro.com/en/app/collections/privacy)

## Description

Collections Database is a personal database app designed to organize anything you need. It supports 20+ field types, including Text, Number, Boolean, Picture, Select, Email, URL, Phone, Password, Date, Time, Color, and Barcode, with the Pro version adding even more advanced fields. The app is highly customizable: add and reorder fields, insert separators, apply different display styles, and filter or sort data. Starter templates—Books, Contacts, Expenses, Subscriptions, Credentials, Inventory, and School—help you get started quickly.

Advanced management tools include subcollections and lists to model complex data, strong security with password protection and encryption, and iCloud sync to keep data up to date across devices. Apple Shortcuts support expands automation, while Pro features unlock unlimited documents, file attachments, additional field types, multiple views and grids, and cross-document calculations with a powerful formula editor.

## Rankings

- #107,442 — Overall
- #1 — database
- #4 — collection

## Review summary

Users praise Collections Database for its powerful flexibility and cross-device iCloud sync without a subscription, enabling customized databases and data management across devices. It offers a solid one-time price, import/export options, and responsive support. However, recurring concerns include a steep learning curve and rough UX, lack of bulk editing or moving capabilities, thin documentation, and iCloud-only sync with limited sharing. Overall, it’s a capable tool best suited for users who can navigate its setup and workflow.

### Pros

- Cross-device sync via iCloud keeps data accessible on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with no ongoing subscription.
- Extremely flexible and customizable; you can build custom databases, per-collection fields, and formulas.
- One-time purchase price with no ads or subscription.
- Responsive developer support; quick responses to questions.
- Strong import/export capabilities, including CSV import.

### Cons

- Steep learning curve and rough UI; not intuitive for beginners and terms like Indexes vs Search vs Views can be confusing.
- No bulk edit or move function; no multi-select; reorganizing large collections is tedious.
- Documentation is thin; lack of a solid user guide and examples.
- Sync is iCloud-only with limited sharing; this can limit collaboration or cross-platform workflows.

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