Comparison

iWord PRO vs Ultimate Database

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

Head to head
About

iWord PRO

This powerful text editor transforms your device into a professional typewriter and HTML editor. Create documents, web pages, or ebooks with extensive formatting options and export them to PDF or HTML. Dictate text using speech-to-text for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Speech to Text dictation
  • Text to Speech reader
  • HTML editor for web pages
  • Export to PDF and HTML
  • Document templates
  • Image insertion and scaling
  • Cloud sharing
Features
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iWord PRO is a powerful word processor ("rich text editor") that will transform your device in a professional typewriter. iWord is designed to replace the traditional word processors for personal computers and to enhance the versatility and ease of use. Useful for journalists, students, writers, office work, for reports, etc… iWord is also an HTML editor: you can then use the HTML language to edit the written documents and / or to create your own web pages. iWord can export the written documents in PDF or HTML file formats and can share them using remote storage and sharing systems (e.g. cloud). Using the “export to HTML” you can also use iWord to create your own web pages and/or ebook. Also, by pressing the "Speech to Text" button on the keyboard you can dictate text to be written... "Speech to Text" (using Siri) will insert for you the dictated text in the document, at the position where the cursor is displayed. Turn your device in a typewriter that can be used sitting on the couch at home, at work or during a trip. Features: - "IWord" + "Speech to Text": dictate the text to be written and "Speech to Text" will write automatically for You the dictated text in the document - "Text To Speech" to read the written text - "documents models" window - Intuitive interface: start the program and in a few seconds you are already writing - HTML EDITOR - Automatic Indentation - Automatic formatting lists - Versatile structure to create any type of document - Tables with or without borders - Ability to color the table cells (infinite numbers of colors) - Text Highlighting (infinite numbers of colors) - Ability to color the text (infinite numbers of colors) - Indentation of the text: left, center, right, justified - Many fonts available (all fonts supported by the device) - Bold, Italic, Underline - Adjustable font size - Ability to insert multiple images - Load images from the photo album of the device with the ability to scale the imported images - Inserting images in the table or in any position of the document, etc. - Page separator - Abilty to Insert web links - Undo and redo - Export, share the written document using PDF and HTML formats (write Your own web pages using iWord) and send it via email - Sharing files between iPad and iPhone - Remote sharing of documents with friends: share your written documents with colleagues or friends far away from You - Compress (zip) and automatic extraction during import (unzip) of the documents (for the remote sharing or to send the written documents with an email) - Characters counter - PDF preview - Retina resolution Management for the documents stored in the "iWord Archive": - Archiving and document management: save, read, edit, duplicate, delete, archive, share, etc.. an infinite number of documents - Import documents via file sharing, copy/paste, Open In, email attachments, etc. COPY / PASTE: - Select and copy web pages (or parts of them) and paste into iWord Import RTF, TXT, MS Office and iWork documents: Using "Open In" and/or “iFolders Safe” and the copy/paste feature of iWord PRO You can import the RTF, MS Office and iWork documents or parts of the documents in the iWord PRO rich text area, modify and save them or export them in the HTML file format Sharing documents (IN/OUT) with: - Dropbox (remote storage systems, cloud), iCloud Drive - Open In - iTunes File Sharing - email attachment Display: - Retina display supported "Speech to Text": - Write speaking, without using the keyboard "Text To Speech": - Read the written text Supported device orientations: - Portrait and Landscape (iPad) Print: - AirPrint App type: - UNIVERSAL APP (you pay only once and runs on all the devices) E-book compatible: - "iWord PRO html doc" to "e-book" is very simple using "calibre"

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.

Screenshots

iWord PRO4 screens
Ultimate Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iWord PRO at every 2 months against Ultimate Database's every 31 months. iWord PRO also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 0%). Ultimate Database's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

iWord PRO costs $1.99 and Ultimate Database $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWord PRO ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate Database every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iWord PRO versus Ultimate Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWord PROUltimate Database
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniAngelo Capone

Customer experience

iWord PRO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%

Ultimate Database

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iWord PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Ultimate Database

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWord PRO free?
iWord PRO costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Database free?
Ultimate Database costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iWord PRO or Ultimate Database have ads?
Neither iWord PRO nor Ultimate Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWord PRO or Ultimate Database?
iWord PRO ships an update every 2 months, and Ultimate Database every 31 months. Most recently, iWord PRO was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ultimate Database on October 8, 2026.

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