Comparison

WhatsKeepr2 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

WhatsKeepr2

Features
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Take control of your chat history with WhatsKeeper! Securely import your exported WhatsApp chats—including media—and keep them in a private archive, on your device. Key Features: - COMPLETE PRIVACY: Your imported chats and media are stored exclusively on your device. Nothing is ever uploaded to a server, and we collect no data. Your conversations remain 100% private. - IMPORT EVERYTHING: Seamlessly import exported chat from WhatsApp. All your media are preserved and your messages, photos, videos, and even voice notes are integrated in the chat. - MERGE & UPDATE: Keep your archives current! Import updated chat exports over time, and WhatsKeeper will intelligently merge the new messages into your existing conversation. - BROWSE & RE-SHARE: Easily view your conversations and revisit your media. Re-share your favorite photos directly from the app. Download WhatsKeeper and create your own personal, secure, and offline chat library today. (Disclaimer: This is a third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by WhatsApp Inc.)

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

WhatsKeepr24 screens
Data Manager Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Data Manager Classic at Free against WhatsKeepr2's $8.99. Data Manager Classic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). WhatsKeepr2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Data Manager Classic is free to download; WhatsKeepr2 costs $8.99 up front. Data Manager Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WhatsKeepr2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatsKeepr2 ships an update every 3 months, Data Manager Classic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WhatsKeepr2 versus Data Manager Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatsKeepr2Data Manager Classic
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefano BergaminiAndreas Grauf

In-app purchases

None

WhatsKeepr2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Data Manager Classic

One-time1
  • Data Manager Pro$3.99

Questions

Is WhatsKeepr2 free?
WhatsKeepr2 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Data Manager Classic free?
Data Manager Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhatsKeepr2 or Data Manager Classic have ads?
Neither WhatsKeepr2 nor Data Manager Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WhatsKeepr2 or Data Manager Classic?
WhatsKeepr2 ships an update every 3 months, and Data Manager Classic every 2 weeks. Most recently, WhatsKeepr2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Data Manager Classic on October 31, 2026.

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