Comparison

AKE tool.data vs Data Manager Classic

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

Head to head
About

AKE tool.data

Features
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AKE tool.data transforms your mobile device into a powerful tool-data hub for all serialized AKE tools—and beyond. Simply scan the Datamatrix code or built-in RFID chip to instantly view geometry, process and safety parameters. No code in sight? An on-screen keyboard lets you enter the SGTIN manually. If available, the app also pulls comprehensive tool data from the ETML Smart Cloud. - Datamatrix & RFID scanning - Manual SGTIN entry for non-scannable codes - Native AKE tool data display - Seamless ETML Smart Cloud integration

About

Data Manager Classic

Organize any personal data with a customizable database manager. Define your own tables, fields, and relationships to track anything from recipes to expenses. All data remains on your device with optional encryption.

Highlights
  • Customizable tables and fields
  • Relational data references
  • Sort, group, and filter data
  • CSV import/export
  • Password protection and encryption
  • Image attachments
  • Offline data storage
Features
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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.

Screenshots

AKE tool.data4 screens
Data Manager Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AKE tool.data at none against Data Manager Classic's 1. Data Manager Classic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Data Manager Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AKE tool.data asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AKE tool.data ships an update every 2 months, Data Manager Classic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AKE tool.data versus Data Manager Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAKE tool.dataData Manager Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKE Knebel GmbH & Co. KGAndreas Grauf

In-app purchases

None

AKE tool.data

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Data Manager Classic

One-time1
  • Data Manager Pro$3.99

Questions

Is AKE tool.data free?
AKE tool.data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Data Manager Classic free?
Data Manager Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AKE tool.data or Data Manager Classic have ads?
Neither AKE tool.data nor Data Manager Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AKE tool.data or Data Manager Classic?
AKE tool.data ships an update every 2 months, and Data Manager Classic every 2 weeks. Most recently, AKE tool.data was updated on October 28, 2026 and Data Manager Classic on October 25, 2026.

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