SimpleDB vs Data Manager Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect to AWS profile
- Browse SimpleDB domains
- Table view for attributes
- Custom SELECT query builder
- CSV export
- Secure credential storage
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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
Data Manager Classic
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Database Manager is the personal database app for your own data — books, cocktail recipes, birthdays, car expenses, credit cards, travel packing lists, whatever you need. You define the tables, fields and relationships yourself — no spreadsheet hacks, no cloud account required, no ads. Everything stays on your device. FEATURES • 16 field types: Text, Number, Date, Time, Checkbox, Combobox, Link, Image, Location, Rating and more • Unlimited databases, multiple tables per database • Relational references between tables • Sort, group, filter, totals and group subtotals • Per-field display settings (visibility, color, font size, order) • CSV import / export — compatible with the original data format • Password protection and optional per-field encryption • Image attachments inside records • Custom background image and theme per database • Built for large datasets (tested with 5,000 entries) 19 EXAMPLES INCLUDED Books, movies, contacts, birthdays, bookmarks, car expenses, cocktails, shopping lists, credit cards, travel packing and more — ready to use as templates or just to explore the app. YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU No sign-up, no account, no tracking. Optionally encrypt individual fields with a passphrase you choose. HERITAGE Database Manager is a direct port of the original webOS app "Database Manager" (VivaLV Software, 2012), rebuilt natively for iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Data Manager Classic at Free against SimpleDB's $1.99. Data Manager Classic also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 48 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Data Manager Classic is free to download; SimpleDB costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleDB ships an update every 48 months, Data Manager Classic daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleDB | Data Manager Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maysoft Inc. | Andreas Grauf |
In-app purchases
SimpleDB
No in-app purchases
Data Manager Classic
No in-app purchases









