Realm (YC S11), a mobile database
Realm (YC S11), a mobile database launched on July 15, 2014 with 188 votes, #59 of 2,263 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.
In plain words
Realm is a mobile database launched in 2014 for developers building applications on mobile devices. It provides a lightweight alternative to traditional databases, designed specifically to handle data storage and retrieval on phones and tablets. The tool serves software engineers who need efficient local data persistence without the complexity of standard database systems. Realm stands out by offering a purpose-built solution optimized for mobile platforms rather than adapting desktop-oriented databases to mobile environments.
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