Comparison

Ultimate Database vs Shopaholic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Shopaholic

Features
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Stop wondering where your money went. Tap an emoji, type the amount — done. Or just say it. Shopaholic is the spending tracker for people who hate spending trackers. No accounts, no bank logins, no setup marathon. Log in two taps, see your month at a glance, and share it with the person you budget with. NO CATCH. No ads. No sign-up. Your data lives on your iPhone and in your iCloud. TWO TAPS. DONE. Pick an emoji, type the amount on the built-in calculator — 12+8Ɨ3 just works. Your usual categories line up first, so a coffee takes two seconds. JUST SAY IT "lunch 14, taxi 9, gym 30" — Apple Intelligence splits it into three entries, on-device. Check, tap add, done. Start voice entry straight from your home screen widget. BUDGET TOGETHER Invite your partner and see each other's spending — or just share yours. End-to-end encrypted. Built for couples and families who run one budget. SHARED SHOPPING LISTS — NEW Send your partner a list from their tab. Watch items get ticked off as they shop. All bought? Add it as a spending in one tap. YOUR MONTH AT A GLANCE One color bar, every category a slice. See what's left, what's growing, and whether you're on track. Trend chart goes from red to green as you cut back. A WIDGET THAT DOES SOMETHING Spent vs budget on your home screen. Tap + to log, or the mic to log by voice. Lock Screen widgets, Control Center buttons, Siri shortcuts and Home Screen quick actions jump straight to adding a spending — or to voice. FRIENDLY, NOT PREACHY After each entry, on-device AI reacts to your habits — your fastest-growing category, your splurge day, whether you're on pace. A little treat? All good. EVERY MONTH IN ONE PDF A day-by-day archive of every month. Export a clean PDF report or share a summary card. MAKE IT YOURS Pick from 10 color styles or Auto — the app, widgets and buttons all follow along. Made for iPhone Duo too, with layouts for the outer screen and the big unfolded one. PRIVATE BY DESIGN On-device AI. iCloud sync. No third-party trackers, no ads, nobody sees your money but you — and the partner you invite. Anonymous usage stats can be turned off in Settings. EVERYTHING YOU GET • Two-tap entry with emoji categories • Voice entry with on-device Apple Intelligence • Home screen widgets with + and a mic button • Lock Screen widgets, Control Center buttons and Siri shortcuts • Layouts for iPhone Duo, folded and unfolded • Partner sharing, end-to-end encrypted • Shared shopping lists • Color-coded budget bar and trends • Calculator with math expressions • Monthly archive and PDF reports • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad • 10 color styles plus Auto • 20 languages, hand-localized Start tracking. Stop overspending.

Screenshots

Ultimate Database4 screens
Shopaholic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shopaholic at Free against Ultimate Database's $0.99. Shopaholic also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 31 months). Ultimate Database's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Shopaholic is free to download; Ultimate Database costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultimate Database ships an update every 31 months, Shopaholic every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 4 level
Ultimate Database versus Shopaholic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate DatabaseShopaholic
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngelo CaponeRuslan Sabirov

In-app purchases

None

Ultimate Database

No in-app purchases

None

Shopaholic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultimate Database free?
Ultimate Database costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shopaholic free?
Shopaholic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ultimate Database or Shopaholic have ads?
Neither Ultimate Database nor Shopaholic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Database or Shopaholic?
Ultimate Database ships an update every 31 months, and Shopaholic every 4 days. Most recently, Ultimate Database was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shopaholic on October 24, 2026.

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