Comparison

SimpleDB vs Storage Studio Lite

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

Head to head
About

SimpleDB

Access and manage Amazon SimpleDB data directly from your mobile device. Browse domains, build custom queries, and export results to CSV for easy sharing and archiving. Securely store your AWS credentials for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Connect to AWS profile
  • Browse SimpleDB domains
  • Table view for attributes
  • Custom SELECT query builder
  • CSV export
  • Secure credential storage
Features
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SimpleDB Viewer helps you work with Amazon SimpleDB from your phone or tablet: connect your AWS profile, pick a domain, and browse attributes in a clear table. Refine what you see with a query builder that keeps you in safe SELECT-only territory, then export results to CSV and share them with Mail, Files, or other apps. Highlights: - List domains and open any domain's data in a table view - Custom queries with validation tuned for SimpleDB-style SELECT statements - CSV export for sharing or archiving snapshots - Secure credential storage in the iOS Keychain; support for multiple profiles Built for developers and operators who still rely on SimpleDB and want a fast, focused way to inspect data without a laptop. Note: Compatible with Silicon Macs

About

Storage Studio Lite

Features
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Storage Studio Lite connects with your Microsoft Azure Storage Account with the option to encrypt the connection. Storage Studio Lite gives you a true mobile feel with a small app size (compare to other similar apps that are just way too big). While other apps on the market give you the standard desktop feel (typing more than necessary), Storage Studio Lite makes queries as simple as a tap with minimal typing required (the way iOS apps are intended to be used). Storage Studio Lite doesn't record any analytics, nor does it include any ads. No personal information is collected or stored on any server, to include 3rd parties. Please feel free to contact us for any features or bugs that may arise due to different use cases and also stay tuned for new features that are in the pipeline

Screenshots

SimpleDB3 screens
Storage Studio Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Storage Studio Lite at Free against SimpleDB's $1.99. Storage Studio Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Storage Studio Lite is free to download; SimpleDB costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleDB ships an update every 48 months, Storage Studio Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SimpleDB versus Storage Studio Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleDBStorage Studio Lite
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaysoft Inc.Pablo Arista

In-app purchases

None

SimpleDB

No in-app purchases

None

Storage Studio Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleDB free?
SimpleDB costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Storage Studio Lite free?
Storage Studio Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleDB or Storage Studio Lite have ads?
Neither SimpleDB nor Storage Studio Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleDB or Storage Studio Lite?
SimpleDB ships an update every 48 months, and Storage Studio Lite every 2 months. Most recently, SimpleDB was updated on October 30, 2026 and Storage Studio Lite on October 27, 2026.

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