Tap Forms Organizer 5 Database Reviews

Update3: Guess if I don't write here, I don't get a response. Nope, the save button doesn't completely resolve the issue. Plus if the save button is so important, it should replace the copy icon. Poor design logic.

Update2: I start with no documents at all. So first I create a document. Second I press Add Form and a form is created and opens the area where fields can be added. Third the first field that I add is a Date field. No problems so far. Fourth I add another field, say set it as a Note field. When it goes back to the area to add fields, only the Date field is showing. The Note field is not shown. So I close TapFormsOrganizer5Database and open it up and still only the Date field is showing. So I close TapFormsOrganizer5Database , double-press the home button, flip up TapFormsOrganizer5Database screen to completely close it, and then open up TapFormsOrganizer5Database again. Finally, the Note field is visible.

Very frustrating to create a form.

Update: The field is added, but one has to close TapFormsOrganizer5Database completely (including closing TapFormsOrganizer5Database by double-tapping the home button) and then reopen TapFormsOrganizer5Database to see the added field. What a joke!

Just downloaded TapFormsOrganizer5Database and TapFormsOrganizer5Database is not letting me add a new field. No idea what that double rectangle icon is supposed to do but it does nothing when pressed. Will try to get a refund if issue is not solved. So far, waste of time.

Sadly, there are very few options for databases on TapFormsOrganizer5Database Store. For three years I've been trying very hard to like Tap Forms, but it just is not usable for mission critical projects.
I tried to set up a database for daily use at work but couldn't get the Mac and iOS programs to sync. More recently, I tried to use it for house hunting. Big mistake. Fields were inconsistently implemented; pick lists were super hard to manage (at least if you have more than 20); syncing across an iPhone, iPad, and a Mac did NOT work; any time I worked offline, it kept warning me that it couldn't sync; it was a battery hog when using it all day (used 80% of my battery after 4-5 hours, when another program only used 30%).
I wish I could like it! Dev is very responsive, but apps should not require support emails constantly. Even the manual is not very helpful (e.g., does not explain what the different pick list options mean). I guess it's back to spreadsheets for me.

After six months using tap forms I’ve had to give it up. Perhaps Google has something I can crib together but the lack of complete documentation in Tap Forms is too frustrating to deal with. Take something as simple as the command to “Beam Record.” It’s mentioned in a screen on the iPhone as a way to transfer data from an iPhone to a Mac. But I’ve searched all through the Mac app trying to find the command. Then I did a search in the online help for the phrase. It’s not in there! There are so many other problems such as features that are located in a menu on the iPhone but somewhere else on the Mac. Or times that a record is called a form. Unfortunately the developer seems to be a sole person who can’t keep up with all the bugs as well as new features. Bye.

I just purchased the Mac laptop app yesterday and I’m already set with my data base! Today I bought TapFormsOrganizer5Database for my iPhone and it’s already synched! I have over 8,000 clients and they are on my phone and my lap top! If I change client details on one, it changes on the other.

Creating the data base was quite intuitive, especially coming from FileMaker Pro. My Pro was wanting an upgrade and was acting wonky so I looked for a new Mac Data Base. Tap Forms 5 was more than I asked for ... in a good way.

I got a bit stuck but there are a lot of tutorials and I emailed the customer service, thinking, well, I probably have to figure this out on my own, but no! Brendan got back to me very quickly and he has gotten back to me with a few other questions! Right away!!! Wow!!!!

I need to track over 8,000 client sessions, where they came from and more. Tap Forms does it all. It even lets me make labels!

I can’t say enough good about TapFormsOrganizer5Database!!! You won’t be disappointed. Get it! You’ll be up and running in no time!

Update: I messed up my data base and customer (Brendan) service got tight back to me and fixed it for me over night! Amazing customer service!!!

I used FileMaker Pro for many, many years, but once I retired and was faced with having to buy it myself, the huge price scared me away -- its functionality is also WAY MORE than I will ever use. Tap Forms has been the perfect alternative. In truth I use the Mac OS version more than the iOS version, but Apple won't let me review the OS version since I didn't buy it through TapFormsOrganizer5Database Store. But both versions work like a charm, with a lot less clutter than FileMaker. And never in the history of computing has there been a more helpful company owner than Brendan. Never! He personally emails me, usually within an hour or two, the answer to any question I pose him. He's the best and so is Tap Forms.

I have been a long time user. I was a bento refugee looking for a new program when I found tapforms. I loved this program and put everything in it.
Then came the last big update. I was a bit confused by the new setup and hit several glitches ad wasn't able to import my data correctly I was disappointed. I went back to my old tap forms and left the new one to bake for awhile longer. True to form the developer cleaned up the bugs and had things running smoothly in short order. He is very responsive to customers.

In short. It works great now and I'm glad to see iCloud sync back. Was not a fan of the ibm sync system.

I love having my important information organized and always available on my phone, as well as syncing with my desktop version of Tap Forms 5. I can add data and make changes on the go, and then see everything updated when I get home. I use it every day and have created many forms to use for organizing my life... from recipes to Christmas card lists to home inventory. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable app that is easy to use and really gets the job done. A big bonus is that the developer is very responsive to questions and problems. He has been extremely helpful to solve a few minor issues, mainly due to my mistakes! Keep up the great work! I am a customer for life!

I’ve been using Tap Forms for several months now on both Mac and iOS. It’s a very well-designed and for featured database, At least for personal use. The Mac and iOS versions work seamlessly with each other and sync effortlessly using iCloud. It’s great to be able to use your iPhone to create a database and capture data and have it instantly replicated on your Mac. It’s very easy to create a database on your iPhone or iPad and to link data bases.

For someone completely new to databases, there is a learning curve. It’s not quite as easy as using a word processor or spreadsheet. The documentation, especially for someone new to databases, is a little bit incomplete. However, the developer is extremely responsive if you have questions.

I have been using Tap Forms for years for mission critical data management and it has served me very well. It is a program that has a learning curve to use the all the features and subtlety or you can use it in simple mode and track data, inventory or records quickly. When problems arise and simple restart fixes them. Like everything on a computer. Or if you need help or have suggestions emailing with Brandon the developer is always a clear win. Most responsive developer, he answers his emails with clear helpfulness I run my entire business in this program and support tracking memberships, inventory, events, medical, accounting all of it everyday... if you need a simple data tracker this it is for you... if need a program to handle complex data bases with a million options it is for you too... Tap Forms offers some unique options the others don’t and at a cost that anyone can afford. 5 stars!!!

Updated Feb 2022
Tap Forms remains key to my biz and data.
The upgrades and added features are awesome. Brandon is helpful and responsive. Across all my platforms Mac, iPad and iPhone tap forms keep
My data synced and and at my finger tips.

I moved over to TAP firms when Apple stopped supporting Bento. I’ve been keeping tack of my craft supplies since the Palm Pilot days. I was able to easily import the data from Bento into TAP forms, and I’ve been using it ever since- on my laptop, iPad and of course, my iPhone. I have every stamp set, die cut set, Copic market, craft idea book, sewing pattern and all my crafts cataloged so I always know what I have to avoid duplicate purchases. Since I also have pictures of each item, I can quickly scroll through and find a particular item quickly. Most recently, after cleaning out my closet during COVID, I started logging my wardrobe so when I am able to go out shopping again (or shopping online from my couch), I’ll know exactly what I have on hand and what size it is. Again, since I added pictures, I can quickly pull together outfits. I was trying to use Stylebook for this, but TAP forms is easier since I already know how to use it plus TapFormsOrganizer5Database is regularly updated unlike other apps for tracking your wardrobe.

This is an exceptional software package. I previously used FileMaker’s Bento product, which was discontinued, and for context I use MySQL and MongoDB in enterprise applications. I love having a lightweight database on my computer (and now my iPad too). Tap Forms picked up where Bento left off and added impressive capabilities.

Its utility to import my Bento databases worked flawlessly; it took some work to prep the Bento files but no work after the import. My databases now sync with my teammate, providing great utility to my workflow. I did have a problem setting up IBM Cloudant (the service changed and Tap Forms did not work with it). Their customer support was extremely responsive. Within one day, they provided a workaround solution setting up my Cloudant service as a CouchDB. The workaround worked flawlessly.

If a lightweight desktop would benefit your lifestyle or workflow, particularly if you want to share that database through the cloud, I cannot recommend this product too enthusiastically.

I have been looking for a database to replace my old version of Filemaker Pro that hasn't been supported for years, and no longer works and more recent OS. I finally found one that is reasonable cost, does exactly what I want. And beyond that the support and hand holding I've gotten while trying to understand and use the database (I have both the desktop Mac version as well as IOS) has been beyond outstanding. The developer responds quickly and thoughtfully to questions and concerns, and really goes the extra step - no extra mile to help. As someone who has only used databases in a basic way, and no background in scripting, the help I have received in setting up a couple of databases has been nothing short of phenomenal. I can't recommend this software highly enough.

I have been using TapForms on iPad for over 10 years. I use it for my work. 10 years ago my database was not terribly large. In the past 2 years, I have received a much larger list of clients (20x) and my contact manager became SalesForce. A good program, but it requires you to be tethered to a larger screen and a good internet connection. TapForms allows me to see customer data at my desk or on the road. Here is where TapForms shines: 1) Locally stored information. Really handy within customer sites that have little or no cell (internet) coverage. 2) If you use the synch command, you have the ability to see the data on iPad, Mac and iPhone. 3) Small size files. 4) Simple to use, if you compare it with other DBs such as Access. 5) I voice dictate my sales notes on the road directly into TapForms. Big time saver.

I’ve been looking for a way to organize various aspects of my life and hobbies and business for literally years now, and finally learned about Tap Forms. I have no idea how I’ve missed TapFormsOrganizer5Database for so long, because this program is perfect. I grew up using HyperCard and then loved Bento (FileMaker’s personal-level cousin), and TapFormsOrganizer5Database uses similar terminology, so it was easy for me to build the databases I need quickly and easily.

There’s a great support knowledge base already existing and the customer support is unparalleled. So far all the problems have been user error, which means the database has been able to do everything I’ve asked of it.

I highly recommend buying Tap Forms 5. It’s worth every penny I paid and it’s reassuring to know that my data isn’t being shared or sold. In this day & age, developers who protect our data are absolutely golden! Thank you, Brendan and Tap Zapp Software!

I’ve been using TapForms for years! It’s always been good but the last couple of updates have made it great! How can anybody get excited about a database app? Well, if you haven’t made the following secure: your password protected websites, credit cards, banking pins, healthcare logins, software passwords, shopping sites, email addresses, dropboxes, buying club memberships, cloud logins, social media logins, etc, you will be hacked! It’s only a matter of time. If you are using a single password for more than one account or if you use common words that you can remember, or if your password is less than 16 places, You Will Be Hacked! TapForms keeps the dozens, or in my case, hundreds of complex passwords in a neat, password protected database that securely syncs between computers, cell phones, & tablets to make security mean something. Oh, it does more than what I mentioned, but keeping me truly secure is worth a million bucks alone! Check it out! Move into the 21st century!

Hello, I just wanted to leave a review for TapFormsOrganizer5Database because I love it so much. I have had TapFormsOrganizer5Database for years. I have over 50 apps on my phone… But tap forms is by far TapFormsOrganizer5Database I use the most. I use it several times daily. You can do so much with TapFormsOrganizer5Database. The different databases that you can make seems endless. You can track your taxes, make a grocery list, Track Doctor Appointments, Your Stocks, House maintenance and repairs, Passwords, Banking info, Address Book, Vacations, Vet appointments, Sales, Emails, Recipes… ect ect. The list just goes on and on. The customer support is amazing too. Everytime I have a question about something… and email support… I get an answer back within 24 hours. Some times within 30 minutes. I highly recommend TapFormsOrganizer5Database. To this day I still enjoy making databases that are user friendly to make.

Thanks Tap Forms.
You’ve made my life easier .

The first thing I'd like to say is the tech support for the Tap Forms app. is fantastic. My questions were responded to within 24 hours; an incredible experience in today's world of computer support. Second, in making this review I'm not a computer techie so tech support was ultimately helpful in making my first database which I have now synced seccusefully with my cell phone. I found that without using the online tutorial I was able to jump in and start creating my first program fairly easily as the Tap app is very intuitive even for beginners. Also, Tap Forms provide numerous starter databases which address many everyday situations you may find useful if you are a beginner such as myself. There are many things I'm looking forward to as I continue to create other databases such as it's relational capability and other advanced features. Yes, Im very happy with my Selection of Tap Forms and will give it a 5 star rating.

Over the last few years I’ve tried out various apps to use for inventory at a school. Most apps with these features have a subscription model which is not appealing once you add up how much you’d spend to keep it accessible. Almost every inventory app has the subscription model... and they are not cheap! This one does not have a subscription model! For this alone it is worth it. If you compare features and price... you’ll see this is a winner.

The barcode scanning is not the best I’ve used, but is certainly not the worst. No Google Drive integration, and finding out how to use it is a bit of a task until you watch their tutorial videos a few times. It’s a little tough to navigate their website to find out how to use TapFormsOrganizer5Database , so some parts of TapFormsOrganizer5Database are still confusing to me after a few days of use. These are my biggest complaints, but overall TapFormsOrganizer5Database has a lot of capability and I’m very impressed. Easily worth the money spent. I’ve already set up my database and have logged over 100 items so far after only a few days I’ve got it set up just right.

TapFormsOrganizer5Database doesn’t seem to break a lot of your database is viewed if you choose to rename something, or re-organize how it’s viewed (some apps do this). Lots of solid options. I’d like to see Apple’s Shortcuts integration, as well as Google Drive support, although iCloud has been working out great!

Great Job on TapFormsOrganizer5Database ! It’s saving me a lot of time and headache so far!

It can be a little hard at first to create a customized form but it makes organizing my craft supplies so much easier. I can fill in then flip through my rubber stamps and stencils and digital papers and see everything I want to use in a journal. No, I don’t actually have everything in and nicely done. But I am adding items to categories when I find them. Also I’m adding in the mess I have of digital stuff slowly. I also have my sewing pattern collection (800+) mostly organized. I love I control what is on the forms. It has meaning to me and most of the crafters I have showed are amazed. If I decide I need more information I can just add it. I have it on my iPad. If I’m in a thrift store I can see if I have that sewing pattern or rubber stamp. I also use keywords so I can see if I really need another cat rubber stamp. (I don’t but I probably will). Also I don’t have to keep paying to be able to use this program. So overall it is a wonderful product.

There are relatively few good relational databases available for the Mac. Tapforms does a great job of filling in this hole, and does it very well.

The program is quite powerful, offering a number of very useful features which help one to easily organize, and very importantly, find and use the data they have stored. A variety of record types are available to allow the users to include all types of data and features including images, URLs, check boxes, numbers, and many more. I have yet to find anything I want to do with organizing data that I could not.
I should also mention that the Mac version is fully able to interact and Sync with the iOS versions, and although the iOS versions are slightly different, due to the differences in their formats, the data created is easily worked with and used on all the platforms it supports.

Finally, there is the customer support. It is phenomenal. The developer is very willing to communicate with users, assist with issues, and help the users in many ways. This is in addition to a very thorough and comprehensive online manual providing detailed information on how to use the Apps many features.

This is a really good program and I highly recommend it.