I need a simple and easy-to-install database that works on both Windows and Android. I want to use it to keep track of stuff like tools, books, receipts, etc. I used to have one on my iPad, but it stopped working and isn’t supported anymore. I’m okay with paying for it if needed, but cheaper or free options are better. I started looking online, but it’s all pretty complicated. I even tried downloading SQLite but got stuck. I’m not very tech-savvy.
MS Access might be what you’re looking for. I found a viewer app for Android, but I’m not sure how good it is.
You’ll need to know a bit about databases to use MS Access. Since I don’t know what your old app was like, I can’t say for sure if it’s the right fit.
If MS Access seems too complicated, a spreadsheet might be a better option.
Your probably better off with google sheets or maybe excel tbh
A database doesn’t come with a graphical interface, it’s just a program you use with SQL commands.
It sounds like what you really need is a spreadsheet. Google Sheets should do the trick.
so ms access is a database program with a GUI?
Yep, it is. I should have mentioned that most databases don’t come with a GUI. There are lots of GUIs for databases, though, I use DBeaver. But that usually means setting up the database, adding users, and getting it running as a service before you can connect with the GUI. Most of the time, I’m using DBeaver to connect to a remote server.
Google Sheets can handle it and it’s free. I know it’s not a real database, but it can do a lot of stuff right now and should be enough for what you need.