Loccali vs Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loccali
This app provides persistent, global storage for Apple Shortcuts, allowing variables to survive between runs, automations, and devices. It supports various data types and offers a free tier with limitations and a Pro version with unlimited capabilities.
- Persistent global variable storage
- Cross-shortcut and cross-device variable access
- Sync variables via iCloud
- Support for complex data types
- Instant Shortcuts integration
- Free tier with limited variables
- Pro tier with unlimited variables and features
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Make your local variables global — across Shortcuts, devices, and time. Loccali gives Apple Shortcuts the one thing it's missing: persistent, global storage. With Loccali, you can store data that survives between runs, across automations, and even across devices — without resorting to workarounds or iCloud Drive hacks. What It Does: - Store key-value data outside of individual shortcuts - Retrieve or update that data from any shortcut - Sync variables via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Store more complex data types (arrays, locations, dates, files) Free Version Includes: - Store up to 10 variables - Supports Text (up to 256 characters), Booleans, and Positive Integers - Instant Shortcuts integration via native actions - Clean, simple UI for direct variable management Pro Unlocks: - Unlimited variables - Full support for: - Text (no limit) - Integers & Decimals (positive and negative) - Arrays (e.g., JSON-style lists) - Dates and Locations - Files (store and retrieve files via Shortcuts) - More flexibility for serious automation workflows Available as: - Monthly auto-renewable subscription - Yearly auto-renewable subscription (best value per month) - One-time lifetime unlock Already bought Pro? You're set — your original purchase keeps unlocking the full Pro feature set you paid for, forever, no subscription required. Privacy: - Your variables stay on your device and in your private iCloud — never uploaded to our servers - Anonymous usage analytics and crash diagnostics via Firebase to help us fix bugs - Free tier shows a rewarded ad when you reach the daily action cap (iPhone and iPad only — Mac is ad-free) - Pro removes ads entirely - Full details: https://pierrejanineh.com/loccali/privacy-policy Who This Is For: - Automation enthusiasts - Shortcuts power users - Developers who want real persistence across Shortcuts - Anyone who's hit the limits of "magic variables" or built clunky workarounds Note: "Magic variables" are Shortcuts' built-in auto-generated values — they're convenient but temporary. Loccali gives you real, persistent ones. Loccali is not for everyone — but if you know what a global variable is, this is probably for you. No noise. Just clean, script-free state management for your Shortcuts. If you use Shortcuts seriously, this belongs in your toolbox. Subscription terms: - Loccali Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime unlock. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price as the original subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions. - Privacy policy: https://pierrejanineh.com/loccali/privacy-policy - Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Database
This app allows you to create custom databases on your mobile device to organize various types of information. It supports numerous data types and offers features for easy data entry and management, suitable for personal or small business use.
- Customizable data tables
- Effortless data entry
- Support for over 10 data types
- Card view for data presentation
- Versatile use cases
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PocketDB transforms your mobile device into a powerful personal database, enabling you to store, organise, and access all your essential information on the go. Whether you're managing a collection, tracking personal projects, or simply keeping detailed lists, PocketDB puts the power of data management right at your fingertips. Features: - Customisable Data Tables: Create tables for anything from your book collection to your fitness progress. - Effortless Data Entry: Add, edit, and delete records with ease. - More than 10 data types including text, numbers, dates, and even custom selection pickers. - Card view Use cases: - Personal Inventory Management: Track belongings with details like warranty, condition, and value. - Fitness and Health Tracking: Log workouts and diet, tracking fitness goals and health data. - Event Planning: Manage details for events, including guest lists, budgets, and schedules. - Learning and Education: Organise study materials, track assignments, and monitor educational progress. - Hobby Collections: Catalog items in collections, detailing origin, condition, and value. - Small Business Inventory: Manage product details, stock levels, and supplier information for businesses. - Freelance Project Management: Keep tabs on projects, client details, deadlines, and payments. - Real Estate Management: Organise listings, client details, and appointments for real estate activities. - Educational Tools for Teachers: Maintain detailed records on student performance and lesson plans. - Group Travel Planning: Coordinate trip details, including itineraries and budgets, among group members. - Community Organisations: Manage memberships, events, and volunteer tasks for clubs or community groups. - Research Projects: Collaborate on projects with shared databases for data collection and literature reviews. - Writing and Publishing: Track submissions, publications, and feedback for written works. - Artwork Portfolio Management: Catalog artworks with comprehensive details on exhibitions and sales. - Recipe Database: Compile and share recipes, including ingredients, instructions, and photos. - Budget Tracking: Monitor personal finances, including income, expenses, and savings. - Investment Portfolio: Track personal investments, stock performance, and financial trends. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thirtynineapps-privacy/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Loccali at 5.0 against Database's 2.8. Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Loccali sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Database asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loccali holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Loccali's written reviews are positive against 20% of Database's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Loccali ships an update every 4 weeks, Database daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loccali | Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pierre Janineh | LEAP STUDIO |
Customer experience
Loccali
Database
In-app purchases
Loccali
- Pro - monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro - yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Version$3.99
- Lifetime Pro$29.99
Database
No in-app purchases









