Comparison

iDB2Prog vs ManualMaker / Manual creation

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

Head to head
About

iDB2Prog

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Are you a DB2 database user and ever wished about exploring the database from iOS devices by touch from anywhere, then this is a powerful companion tool for you to remotely visualize and explore the DB2 database in an intuitive way. For detailed information please visit http://makeprog.com FEATURES • Visualize, search & script database objects. • Database objects can be viewed in Tiles & Table view. • Administer database by scripting. • Multi tab query runner with asynchronous & parallel query execution. • Send any kind of ad-hoc query and browse the results in table. • Fast access to SQL keywords using special SQL keyboard. • Save queries to iOS device and reuse. • Theme support for user interface. SHARING • Email script and query results instantly. • Download saved queries using iTunes. EXPLORE & SCRIPT • Schema & Databases. • Tables (Columns, Constraints, Indexes, Triggers). • Views (Columns, Triggers). • Procedures, Procedure arguments & Functions, Function arguments. • Triggers, Indexes & Packages. • Distinct & Structured types and arguments. • Users & Groups. WINDOWSPROG BRIDGE SERVER (FREE) • This iOS application requires a Bridge Server to be installed in a Windows Machine to process the requests made by iOS Devices. • The Bridge Server is the one stop communication point for iDB2Prog and DB2 and it can be downloaded for free from http://makeprog.com • Works Over 3G/4G. • Refer to http://makeprog.com/Products/iWindowsProg/WindowsProgBridgeServer.aspx for more info and why it makes your database stay secure. Privacy Policy : http://makeprog.com/documents/Privacy Policy.pdf Terms & Conditions : http://makeprog.com/documents/Terms and Conditions.pdf If you need any assistance/more information/feedback please contact us at support@makeprog.com

About

ManualMaker / Manual creation

Easily create detailed manuals by combining photos and text. Organize steps with explanations, add notes and drawings to images, and export your guides as PDF files for seamless sharing. Ideal for work instructions, training, and personal how-to guides.

Highlights
  • Organize steps with photos and text
  • Import or take photos
  • Add notes and drawings to images
  • Export as PDF
  • Create work instructions
  • Build training materials
Features
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Create clear, easy-to-follow manuals by combining photos and text. [Main Features] • Organize steps with photos and written explanations • Take photos or import images from your device • Add notes and drawings to photos and maps • Export manuals as PDF files for sharing [Great For] • Work instructions • Training and handover materials • Operation guides • Technical manuals • Personal notes, recipes, and how-to guides ManualMaker helps you create and manage manuals directly on your iPhone or iPad, making it easy to build documents that are simple to read and share. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iDB2Prog4 screens
ManualMaker / Manual creation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ManualMaker / Manual creation at Free against iDB2Prog's $9.99. ManualMaker / Manual creation also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). iDB2Prog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

ManualMaker / Manual creation is free to download; iDB2Prog costs $9.99 up front. ManualMaker / Manual creation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iDB2Prog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDB2Prog ships an update every 3 months, ManualMaker / Manual creation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on December 3, 2025 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iDB2Prog versus ManualMaker / Manual creation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDB2ProgManualMaker / Manual creation
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBalasubramanian RamanathanYOSHIHIRO TAKAHASHI

In-app purchases

None

iDB2Prog

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ManualMaker / Manual creation

Subscriptions2
  • ManualMaker Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ManualMaker Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove all ads.$5.99

Questions

Is iDB2Prog free?
iDB2Prog costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ManualMaker / Manual creation free?
ManualMaker / Manual creation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iDB2Prog or ManualMaker / Manual creation have ads?
ManualMaker / Manual creation shows ads; iDB2Prog does not.
Which is updated more often, iDB2Prog or ManualMaker / Manual creation?
iDB2Prog ships an update every 3 months, and ManualMaker / Manual creation every 3 weeks. Most recently, iDB2Prog was updated on December 3, 2025 and ManualMaker / Manual creation on September 24, 2026.

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