HanDBase Database Manager for Android

This app worked OK until I had more than approx 50 records in a db. Each db is pretty simple, an artist’s painting db, each record with minimal fields. When it approached 50 records it constantly crashes upon data entry, doesn’t save the data, and/or refuses to even open. I can’t even scroll through the records without it crashing. Bought the desktop app thinking at least I can still be productive if the phone app is crap. Nope, the desktop app is equally crap. Doesn’t do me much good to sync if it doesn’t carry over the actual photos of the paintings. A complete waste of money. Tried emailing the developer more than once and have never received a response. Bad coding, bad apps, and bad customer service. Tracking via Pages or Numbers would be more productive, more efficient, and less infuriating than using this abomination of an app.

I have been using this app on an Android, without making backups of the files -- not a good idea. I finally discovered how to backup HanDBase files to the iCloud: 1. tap on the three dots to the right of the file name. 2. tap on "Open in" 3. select (tap on) "HanDBase file" 4. scroll down to "save to files" 5. tap on "save to files" 6. the file name and destination are automatically selected; you can change them by tapping and editing. If needed, new folders can be added by tapping on the "+folder" icon.

Now that I have several databases with 500 records this app crashes every few minutes while using. I have paid for the app so it’s disappointing that requests for support go unanswered. If you have a serious use for this program I would avoid it.

Would like to see ability to add notifications for individual data bases. A database that keeps track of bills could notify you when one was due. Would also like to sync the databases between devices via cloud. Otherwise very useful app

I have been using HanDBase for nearly 20 years, beginning on a Palm V - a little over a month ago, I upgraded my Android to a 2020 SE, and now I get the following message when I try to sync with the desktop: when I try to sync to HanDBase desktop, I get the following message: "Error: To Use this Feature You must Connect to a WiFi Network" I am connected to the same WiFi Network as my desktop! This is a known issue and I reported this issue to the developer on July 2. They keep saying they are working on a fix and offered to let me do beta testing but they haven’t come up with any fixes yet. Maybe giving them a poor review will light a fire under them - I am really frustrated with them!!!