10 Best Database Apps for iPhone of 2026

1. 1

   Airtable

   Relational database with a spreadsheet look and native iPhone and iPad apps for viewing and editing linked records.

   8.7overall

   Relational database with a spreadsheet look and native iPhone and iPad apps for viewing and editing linked records.

   Best forPeople and small teams who want a shared database that works the same on iPhone, iPad and the web.

   Adoption data

   25K ratingsAirtable's iPhone and iPad app shows about 25,000 ratings with a 4.8 average on the US App Store in November 2026.

   Apple App Store, Airtable on the App Store (US) (2026): “25K Ratings 4.8”

   Airtable is the strongest all-round database app for iPhone because the mobile app is a full client for the same bases you use on the web. Tables link to each other, so a client record on your phone can show its orders, photos and notes, and you can add or edit records from the field without opening a laptop. The App Store listing shows about 25,000 ratings with a 4.8 average, the highest rating count among the dedicated database apps on this list. The Free plan keeps all users free, which covers personal collections and small shared bases. Designing a new base with many linked tables is still easier on a Mac or PC, and paid features start at $20 per user per month billed annually on Team. Records sit in Airtable's cloud, so anyone who wants data kept only on the device should look at Tap Forms Pro instead.

   Strengths

   • +Most-rated database app in this comparison apart from Smartsheet and Notion
   • +Same base syncs between phone, tablet and browser
   • +Free plan covers personal and small shared bases

   Limitations

   • −Team plan at $20 per user is the priciest entry tier here after FileMaker
   • −Building complex bases is easier on a larger screen
   • −Data lives in Airtable's cloud, with no on-device only mode

   SummaryAirtable is the best pick for most iPhone users who want linked records that sync everywhere. Choose Tap Forms Pro if you want private, on-device storage for less.

2. 2

   Tap Forms Pro

   Database app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch that stores records on your own devices.

   8.6overall

   Database app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch that stores records on your own devices.

   Best forApple users who want a private, customizable database for collections, recipes, inventory or accounts.

   Adoption data

   1.3K ratingsThe previous Tap Forms 5 app for iPhone and iPad shows about 1,300 ratings with a 4.7 average on the US App Store; the newer Tap Forms Pro listing is younger and has fewer ratings.

   Apple App Store, Tap Forms Organizer 5 Database on the App Store (US) (2026): “1.3K Ratings 4.7”

   Tap Forms Pro is the most iPhone-native database here. You design forms for anything from wine to customer accounts, lay them out separately for iPhone, iPad and Mac, and keep the records on your own devices. Sync runs over iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or directly between nearby devices, and Tap Zapp says it does not collect your data or even app usage. Recent additions include a template library, a report generator, an AI form generator and cascading pick lists, and there is an Apple Watch app. The iOS license costs $1.99 per month or $12.99 per year, the lowest paid price in this comparison, with a 14-day trial on the yearly plan. The trade-off is reach: there is no Android or web version, so it suits people who live in Apple's ecosystem. Former Bento users can import their data on the Mac.

   Strengths

   • +Cheapest paid option on this list at $1.99 per month
   • +Vendor says it collects no user data or usage activity
   • +Apple Watch support for quick lookups

   Limitations

   • −Apple devices only, with no Android or web app
   • −Mac version is a separate or combined license at a higher price
   • −Smaller user base than the cloud tools

   SummaryTap Forms Pro is the best value for Apple-only users who want their records kept private on their own devices. Teams that mix Android, Windows and iPhone should pick Airtable or Memento Database.

3. 3

   Notion

   Workspace app for notes, docs and databases with iPhone and iPad apps.

   8.5overall

   Workspace app for notes, docs and databases with iPhone and iPad apps.

   Best forPeople who want databases living alongside notes, wikis and task lists in one app.

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   100 million usersNotion said in September 2024 that it had passed 100 million users across its apps.

   Notion, 100 Million of You (2024): “Last month, Notion passed 100M users!”

   Notion is not a database app first, but its databases are good enough that many iPhone users keep reading lists, trip plans, client lists and habit trackers in it. Each database can show as a table, board or map, and the Place property pins records such as restaurants or offices on an interactive map. Because databases live inside pages, you can keep notes and context right next to the records, which a pure database app does not do. Notion says it passed 100 million users in 2024, and the iPhone app shows about 91,000 ratings on the US App Store. The Free plan covers personal use. The limits show with heavy data entry: there are fewer field types and form controls than in Tap Forms Pro or Memento Database, and large databases can load slowly on a phone. Paid plan prices showed in euros from our location, so we mark the USD price as pending.

   Strengths

   • +Largest published user base on this list
   • +Databases sit next to notes and docs in the same page
   • +Free plan for individuals

   Limitations

   • −Fewer field and form options than a dedicated database app
   • −Large databases can feel slow on a phone
   • −Paid prices showed in euros from our location, so the USD check is pending

   SummaryNotion suits iPhone users who want light databases mixed with notes and plans. For barcode scanning, offline fieldwork or heavy data entry, a dedicated database app fits better.

4. 4

   Zoho Creator

   Low-code app builder whose iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch app runs the database apps you build.

   8.3overall

   Low-code app builder whose iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch app runs the database apps you build.

   Best forSmall businesses that want custom data-entry apps for staff on iPhones at a low per-user price.

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   6M+ usersZoho says on its Zoho Creator product page that the platform has more than 6 million users and 40,000 businesses.

   Zoho, Zoho Creator: Low-code application development platform (2026): “Trusted by businesses worldwide 6M+ Users 40K+ Businesses 7M+ Apps”

   Zoho Creator fits businesses that want a custom form-based database for staff who work from iPhones. You build the app in Zoho's web builder with forms, reports and workflows, and the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch app then runs it with touch controls, so a technician can fill in an inspection or update an order from the field. Zoho says more than 6 million people use Creator across 40,000 businesses. The Free edition covers one app, and Standard costs $8 per user per month billed yearly or $12 monthly, one of the lowest verified per-user prices here. The catch is that Creator is a builder, not a ready catalog: someone has to design the app first, and the mobile app is a runner for it. Its App Store rating, 4.2 from about 470 ratings, trails Airtable and Smartsheet.

   Strengths

   • +Low verified per-user price at $8 billed yearly
   • +Apps built once run on web and mobile
   • +Large published user base

   Limitations

   • −You build apps in the web builder, not on the phone
   • −More setup than a ready-made catalog app
   • −Lower App Store rating than Airtable or Smartsheet

   SummaryZoho Creator is the low-cost pick for businesses that want custom mobile data-entry apps. Individuals organizing their own collections will find Tap Forms Pro or Memento Database quicker to start.

5. 5

   Memento Database

   Customizable no-code database for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux with offline mobile use.

   8.2overall

   Customizable no-code database for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux with offline mobile use.

   Best forPeople who want one database that works offline on iPhone and also on Android and desktop computers.

   Adoption data

   333 ratingsMemento Database's iOS app shows 333 ratings with a 4.7 average on the US App Store in November 2026.

   Apple App Store, Memento Database on the App Store (US) (2026): “333 Ratings 4.7”

   Memento Database is the most cross-platform option here. The same libraries run on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux, and the mobile app works fully offline, then syncs when a connection returns. You get more than 20 field types, including barcodes, locations and files, plus relations between libraries, list, table, map and calendar views, automation rules and JavaScript for advanced users. The Free plan includes unlimited entries, unlimited local libraries on mobile and three cloud libraries with 100 MB of storage. Pro costs $8 per month billed monthly and adds unlimited libraries and 5 GB. Two caveats matter for iPhone owners. The iOS app is at version 1.11.7 while Android is at 5.10.0, and features such as Google Sheets sync are listed as Android-specific. The iOS app also has a small rating base of 333 reviews, though they average 4.7.

   Strengths

   • +Free plan with unlimited entries and unlimited local libraries on mobile
   • +Runs on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux
   • +Camera, barcode and GPS fields for fieldwork

   Limitations

   • −iOS app is at version 1.11 while Android is at 5.10, and some features are Android-only
   • −Free plan limits mobile functionality and cloud storage to 100 MB
   • −Small iOS rating base

   SummaryMemento Database is the best choice for offline fieldwork across mixed iPhone and Android devices. Users who only own Apple devices get a more polished iPhone app from Tap Forms Pro.

6. 6

   Smartsheet

   Spreadsheet-style work platform with iOS and Android apps for sheets, forms and dashboards.

   8.2overall

   Spreadsheet-style work platform with iOS and Android apps for sheets, forms and dashboards.

   Best forTeams that already track work in grids and need field updates, photos and offline forms from iPhones.

   Adoption data

   120K ratingsSmartsheet's iPhone and iPad app shows about 120,000 ratings with a 4.8 average on the US App Store in November 2026.

   Apple App Store, Smartsheet: Projects & Teams on the App Store (US) (2026): “120K Ratings 4.8”

   Smartsheet earns its place for teams whose records already live in grids and who need to update them away from a desk. The iOS app shows sheets, reports and dashboards in real time, and you can attach photos, mark your location and scan barcodes onto rows. Offline forms let crews collect information without a signal, and approval requests can be handled from the phone. The app has about 120,000 ratings with a 4.8 average on the US App Store, the most of any tool on this list. Pricing starts at $9 per member per month on Pro billed yearly, or $12 monthly, and there is no permanent free plan. Smartsheet is built around projects and operations, so it is a weaker fit for someone cataloging a personal collection, and its relational features are simpler than Airtable's.

   Strengths

   • +Most App Store ratings among the tools on this list
   • +Barcode scanning and offline forms built for field work
   • +Familiar grid for spreadsheet users

   Limitations

   • −No permanent free plan
   • −Built for project tracking more than personal collections
   • −Linked tables are less flexible than Airtable's

   SummarySmartsheet is the pick for operations teams that need barcode scans and offline forms on iPhones. For personal records or collections, Airtable, Tap Forms Pro or Libib fit better.

7. 7

   Libib

   Cloud catalog for books, movies, music and games with iPhone and Android scanning apps.

   8.0overall

   Cloud catalog for books, movies, music and games with iPhone and Android scanning apps.

   Best forCollectors and small libraries cataloging media by scanning ISBN and UPC barcodes.

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   1.2K ratingsLibib's iPhone and iPad app shows about 1,200 ratings with a 4.4 average on the US App Store in November 2026.

   Apple App Store, Libib on the App Store (US) (2026): “1.2K Ratings 4.4”

   Libib is a narrower tool than the others here, and that is its strength for collectors. Point the iPhone camera at an ISBN or UPC barcode and Libib fills in the metadata for books, movies, music and games, so a shelf can be cataloged in minutes. The free Basic plan holds up to 5,000 items across 100 collections, carries no ads, and lets you export your data at any time. Pro costs $9 per month or $99 per year and adds lending, patron management, reports and a published catalog site, which suits classrooms, churches and small libraries. Pro also unlocks editing of every field and batch edits. The iPhone app shows about 1,200 ratings with a 4.4 average on the US App Store. If your records are not media, such as customers or equipment, a general database app fits better.

   Strengths

   • +Free Basic plan with no ads
   • +Fast barcode entry for books and media
   • +Pro adds lending and patron tools for small libraries

   Limitations

   • −Built for media catalogs, not general records
   • −Editing every field and batch editing need Pro
   • −Extra managers cost $2 per month each

   SummaryLibib is the best free choice for cataloging books and media on an iPhone. For general records with custom fields, choose Tap Forms Pro or Memento Database.

8. 8

   iCollect Everything

   Collection and inventory app for iPhone and iPad with barcode and AI image scanning.

   7.8overall

   Collection and inventory app for iPhone and iPad with barcode and AI image scanning.

   Best forCollectors of cards, toys, coins, games and other items who want estimated values in their catalog.

   Adoption data

   14K ratingsiCollect Everything shows about 14,000 ratings with a 4.6 average on the US App Store in November 2026.

   Apple App Store, iCollect Everything: Inventory on the App Store (US) (2026): “14K Ratings 4.6”

   iCollect Everything is a specialist catalog for collectors rather than a general database. It ships with item types for movies, books, games, trading cards, LEGO, Hot Wheels, coins, stamps, wine and more, and you can create custom types for anything else. Items go in by barcode, ISBN or package scan, by database search, or by AI identification scanning for things without a barcode, and most built-in types show estimated values, which helps with insurance and selling. The app is universal for iPhone and iPad and syncs with a Mac app. With about 14,000 ratings at 4.6 on the US App Store, it has a large following. The app is free to download, but large collections require in-app purchases: Pro User is $79.99 per year, and unlimited storage for a single category costs $49.99. Compare those options before you buy.

   Strengths

   • +Large App Store rating base for a collection app
   • +Estimated values help with insurance and selling
   • +Custom collectible types for anything not built in

   Limitations

   • −Large collections need in-app purchases
   • −Pricing mixes yearly, lifetime and per-category options
   • −Not built for business records or teams

   SummaryiCollect Everything is the pick for collectors who want valuations and scanning built in. Anyone tracking business data or sharing with a team should choose Airtable or Memento Database.

9. 9

   Claris FileMaker

   Low-code platform from Apple's Claris subsidiary whose free FileMaker Go app runs custom apps on iPhone and iPad.

   7.5overall

   Low-code platform from Apple's Claris subsidiary whose free FileMaker Go app runs custom apps on iPhone and iPad.

   Best forBusinesses that want a fully custom database app for staff on iPhones and iPads.

   Adoption data

   1.3 millionClaris said in May 2020 that developers deliver FileMaker apps to more than 1.3 million active users; we found no newer published figure.

   Claris, Claris launches FileMaker 19 (2020): “deliver powerful custom apps to more than 1.3 million active users faster than ever before”

   Claris FileMaker is the most capable option for a business that wants its own database app on iPhones and iPads. Developers design the app in FileMaker Pro on a Mac or Windows PC, and staff run it through FileMaker Go, which Claris pitches for field work and time away from a desk. FileMaker runs natively on Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad, solutions also open in a browser through WebDirect, and recent releases add AI functions and LLM integration. Claris is an Apple company and FileMaker has more than 40 years of history. The cost is the highest here: Starter is US$22 per user per month billed annually for 5 to 10 users, and the work of designing a good app is real. The free FileMaker Go app alone does nothing until someone builds or buys a solution, so it is a poor pick for one person cataloging a collection.

   Strengths

   • +Deepest customization on this list
   • +Made by Claris, an Apple company
   • +Works offline on iPhone for field teams

   Limitations

   • −Highest entry price here at $22 per user
   • −Apps are designed on Mac or Windows, not on the phone
   • −Starter plan requires 5 to 10 users

   SummaryFileMaker is the choice for businesses ready to invest in a tailored iPhone and iPad app. Individuals and small teams get more for less from Airtable or Tap Forms Pro.

10. 10

    Ninox

    No-code database platform from Germany with apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web.

    7.0overall

    No-code database platform from Germany with apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web.

    Best forSmall teams in Europe that want a no-code database with native Apple apps and EU billing.

    Adoption data

    87 ratingsNinox's iPhone app shows 87 ratings with a 4.1 average on the US App Store in November 2026.

    Apple App Store, Ninox Database for iPhone on the App Store (US) (2026): “87 Ratings 4.1”

    Ninox is a German no-code database with native apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac plus a web version. You build tables, fields, forms and views without code, add scripts for custom logic, and connect other tools over the API, and the iPhone app covers search, import and export, printing and backups. The Free plan allows up to 5 users and 5,000 records with 100 MB of storage, which is generous for a small shared database. Paid Team and Business plans are billed per user, but the pricing page showed euros from our location, so the USD price is pending. Ninox has the smallest App Store following here, 87 ratings at 4.1 for the iPhone app, and it ships separate iPhone and iPad apps. It is a sound option for European teams that want EU billing, while most US users will find Airtable easier to start with.

    Strengths

    • +Free plan allows up to 5 users
    • +Native Apple apps plus web access
    • +Scripting for custom logic

    Limitations

    • −Paid prices showed in euros from our location, so the USD check is pending
    • −Smallest App Store rating base on this list
    • −Separate iPhone and iPad apps

    SummaryNinox suits European teams that want a no-code database with Apple apps and a free tier for 5 users. Elsewhere, Airtable and Zoho Creator have larger user bases and verified US prices.

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