Do all apps need databases?

Do you need a database for an app?

You do not need a database for what you describe, although depending on how you plan on developing your app, it might make things easier for you to use a database.

Do all apps use databases?

The Mobile Computing Model Mobile apps use databases for much the same reasons desktop and web applications do. Databases allow you to store data in a secure place so you can access it later. However, apps cannot directly use external databases to store this data.

Why does an application need a database?

A database is typically designed so that it is easy to store and access information. A good database is crucial to any company or organisation. This is because the database stores all the pertinent details about the company such as employee records, transactional records, salary details etc.

Do I really need a database?

A database is needed if you have multiple processes (users/servers) modifying the data. Then the database serves to prevent them from overwriting each others changes. You also need a database when your data is larger than memory.