HanDBase Database Manager

Used since Palm, great program

2026 Upd: Woo-hoo, updated a while ago so back to 5 stars. I LOVE this app. Must back out to db list to save updates, new records, etc. due to Google issue. It often saves my butt due to memory issues. 2022 Upd: Like many others, I've been a loyal user for many years. I need efficient, powerful db software and this is amazing. Shopping list, gifts, serial numbers, recipes, etc. Orig 2014: It's very useful to keep track of various lists, especially my shopping list.

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Originally got this for my PALM. Most useful database I found for portable computers. UPDATE: 2026. I still use this but not on Android much, data can disappear unexpectedly.

I use Memento database now.

excellent in many ways but, field length restrictions. character set limitations. file size constrained.

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I used to use this almost daily on a Palm device and then iPod and was a big fan. However I haven't been impressed with it on Android. I was hoping the developer would actually develop this app but it appears unchanged from many years ago so looks like he's given up. Now using Sailforms Plus which is a good replacement for my use.

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Lost my whole database,stated bug

I had hoped this app would become active again, but alas, no updates since Nov 2023. The new version has issues, the most critical being that changed records are not saved to stable storage unless you close the DB by backing out to the DB list. If the app closes, either manually or automatically, I've found it would lose my updates. Also, backing up DB has become far harder now that files are hidden from file managers, which I think is Google's fault, though. This app needs more attention!

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This is a great app. The 1 star is because it deletes records after you insert them. This seems to happen 10% of the time. I emailed the developer to ask for help with the self deleting records or for a refund. Will update. One other problem: it does not consistently respect your sorting preferences. Update 9/25: the developer emailed me back. Apparently new Androids don't save unless you exit the table back to the tables list view. I'll try that and update again.

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UPDATED-July 2024. Not sure if company is active as website no longer seems to work. I've used this app for years - first on Palm OS and on Android OS. I've always gotten first rate service and it is a quality product. It's easy to use and provides flexibility in building personal data management tools. Worth the purchase price (or used to be anyway)!

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