Jordan Kennedy
 · Indie App Maker

Data storage and databases - what do you suggest for this app type?

Database & APIs

I am building a trivia app and I am trying to figure out the best way to store (likely thousands) of trivia questions/answers.

I went down the route of creating an SQLite database because it is serverless and very fast. However, I ran into a huge roadblock of not being able to add new trivia questions to the SQLite database in app updates. This is because a user would need to uninstall and delete the app's data, then re-download the app for the new database to load (with the updated questions).

Now I am trying to figure out the best way to move forward. I am afraid that using Firebase (or Supabase) will result in an enormously expensive reads and cost too much to make the app viable.

I am looking for suggestions on what to do for a database that is low cost/free. Is there any other way to have any local app data that can be updated via an app update?

What have you tried so far?

I have tried using SQLite database as a solution. Also contacted Flutterflow support for a SQLite update solution, but said it is no solution is available at this time.

Did you check FlutterFlow's Documentation for this topic?
Yes
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