tomtom
October 14, 2022, 6:27am
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As I mentioned in this thread, Airtable is really powerful, but not a great citizen on the Mac or iOS. If you’re looking for an app that syncs over iCloud, then Collections Database has been great for me:
At the other end of the cost spectrum, folks on this thread might be interested in Collections Database , which is free to download. The free tier is generous, then it is a $4.99 one off in app purchase to unlock certain advanced features.
I found it when I was struggling with AirTable’s clunky user interface. It is a universal app across iPhone, iPad and Mac. The UI is the same on all platforms so things like the settings menu look much more at home on the iPad, but even on the Mac it is a vast improvement over AirTable.
While the focus is obviously at a consumer level, the features list is impressive (including formulas, cross linking etc). There’s a full list in this review . Syncing is via iCloud and I have had no issues.
It is a new app by a single developer, and I have found him to be incredibly responsive to requests for support or features.
Unfortunately it doesn’t have the automation support that is so powerful in Airtable.
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