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.
AKE tool.data
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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
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.
- Customizable tables and fields
- Relational data references
- Sort, group, and filter data
- CSV import/export
- Password protection and encryption
- Image attachments
- Offline data storage
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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 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
Both are free to download. Data Manager Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AKE tool.data asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | AKE tool.data | Data Manager Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AKE Knebel GmbH & Co. KG | Andreas Grauf |
In-app purchases
AKE tool.data
No in-app purchases
Data Manager Classic
- Data Manager Pro$3.99
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