Ultimate Database vs Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ultimate Database
Manage SQLite databases directly on your device. Create, edit, and rename tables, add or modify data, and import/export databases in SQL or CSV formats. Supports compressed ZIP files for easy sharing.
- Create and edit SQLite databases
- Manage table structures
- Import/export data in SQL and CSV
- Support for compressed ZIP files
- Direct import from Safari, Email, and other apps
- Export databases as SQL or CSV files
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Ultimate Database transforms your iOS device into a powerful workstation for data management. Designed for developers and professionals, it allows you to create, edit, and manage SQLite databases on the go with ultimate fluidity. COMPLETE DATABASE MANAGEMENT • Total Control: Create from scratch, modify table structures, rename, and update records with an intuitive interface. • Dynamic Editing: Manage indexes, keys, and data in just a few taps, directly from your device. ADVANCED IMPORT & EXPORT • System Integration: Open and import SQLite databases or CSV files directly from Safari, Mail, and the Files app. • Flexible Exporting: Save and share your data in SQL or CSV formats in seconds. • Quick CSV Import: Populate your existing tables by importing CSV files directly. ZIP COMPRESSION & MANAGEMENT • Smart Archiving: Compress multiple databases and files into a single ZIP archive to optimize space. • Direct Import: Extract and import SQLite or CSV databases compressed in ZIP files received via email or downloaded from the browser. INSTANT SHARING • Send your SQLite, SQL, CSV, or ZIP files as email attachments directly from the app, streamlining your workflow. Take your data with you everywhere. Simplify your database management with Ultimate Database.
Calc
Explore the inner workings of classic TI-59, TI-58, and TI-58C calculators. This tool offers cycle-accurate emulation, a debugger to inspect code and registers, and a functional paper tape printer recreation. Load and save programs using magnetic card emulation and state files.
- Cycle-accurate TMC0501 processor emulation
- Integrated debugger for program and register inspection
- Functional PC-100C paper tape printer recreation
- Magnetic card reader for loading/saving programs
- State file loading for instant machine configuration
- Solid State Module support
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Calc-U-59 is a TI-59, TI-58, and TI-58C emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It runs the original ROM, so every program, module, and quirk works exactly as it did on the real hardware — with virtual magnetic cards, a PC-100C printer, all fourteen Solid State Software modules, and a CPU-level debugger for anyone who wants to look under the hood. CYCLE-ACCURATE EMULATION The TMC0501 processor is emulated at the cycle level, reproducing the exact behaviour of the original hardware — including the TI-58C's constant memory, preserved across restarts. The Master Library ROM and many more modules are included. INTEGRATED DEBUGGER Inspect program memory, data registers, CPU state, and internal SCOM registers live as the machine runs. Step through instructions one at a time, or let the emulator run and freeze it at any point. You can even run your own assembly programs! Available on iPad (landscape) and Mac. PAPER TAPE PRINTER A functional recreation of the PC-100C thermal printer with dot-matrix font rendering. Trace exactly what programs print and why. Copy output as plain text or as a high-resolution bitmap. MAGNETIC CARD READER Load and save programs and data registers as card files, stored on your device and synced via iCloud. Bring old listings back to life and run them under the debugger. STATE FILES Load .ti59 and .ti58(c) state files to instantly configure the machine with a program, registers, and flags — ideal for sharing reproducible scenarios or revisiting known machine states. SOLID STATE MODULES Select a Solid State Module and run programs from there. Whether you're bringing an old program back to life, running the Master Library modules, or exploring how these machines actually worked under the hood, Calc-U-59 gives you a faithful TI-59 in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Calc at Free against Ultimate Database's $0.99. Calc also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 31 months). Ultimate Database's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Calc is free to download; Ultimate Database costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ultimate Database ships an update every 31 months, Calc fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ultimate Database | Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Angelo Capone | Martin Erzberger |
Customer experience
Ultimate Database
Calc
In-app purchases
Ultimate Database
No in-app purchases
Calc
No in-app purchases









