Comparison

Suanpan vs DataSieve

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

Head to head
About

Suanpan

Features
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Tired of productivity systems that fall apart when life gets chaotic? Suanpan uses a simple visual approach inspired by the ancient abacus. THE PROBLEM >> Every task feels urgent. Every priority system fails when real life happens. You spend more time organizing tasks than completing them. THE SOLUTION>> Three columns: Work, Family, Self. Position tasks top to bottom by importance. Work your way down each column. No priority labels, no decision fatigue—just visual clarity when everything feels urgent. HOW IT WORKS - Create three life areas that actually matter to you - Position tasks by dragging them up or down within each column - Work from top to bottom, left to right - Reposition tasks when priorities shift (and they will) WHY IT WORKS - Visual: See what matters most at a glance - Flexible: Drag and drop to reorder instantly - Contextual: Work tasks compete with work tasks, not family emergencies - Simple: No complex rules to remember when you're overwhelmed PERFECT FOR - Founders juggling multiple priorities - Parents managing work-life chaos - Anyone who's tried every productivity system and failed - People who think better visually than with abstract priority levels THE INSPIRATION Spotted my daughter's abacus during another overwhelming late-night task session. What if tasks worked like beads? Position matters more than labels. Same task, different position, different value. Suanpan combines todo simplicity with Eisenhower prioritization, presented as an abacus. The result? Task management so intuitive, your kid could organize your life. FEATURES - Three customizable columns for your life areas - Drag and drop task positioning - Clean, distraction-free interface - Works offline—no account required - Dark mode support - Quick task entry - Visual progress tracking Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.

About

DataSieve

Instantly transform unstructured text into organized data. Extract emails, dates, URLs, and more from files, folders, or archives with speed and privacy. Supports numerous input and export formats for efficient data analysis and organization.

Highlights
  • Extracts emails, dates, URLs, and more
  • Supports files, folders, and archives
  • Works offline and privately
  • Multiple input formats (TXT, PDF, DOCX, ZIP)
  • Multiple export formats (CSV, JSON, XLSX)
  • Fast and accurate data processing
Features
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Extract emails, dates, URLs, and more from any text, file, folder, or archive — fast, accurate, and private. DataSieve helps you turn unstructured text into clean, organized data in seconds. Drag & drop files/folders or select archives to extract multiple data types at once — whether analyzing documents, cleaning data, or pulling key info, it works instantly and locally. Perfect for: Developers, analysts, researchers, writers, and anyone who works with text or documents. Supported input formats: Text, JSON, HTML, CSV, XLSX, ODS, Word (DOCX), ODT, PDF, EPUB, ZIP & other archives, folders, and more. Extractable data: Emails, phone numbers, URLs, dates, addresses, hashtags, coordinates, credit card numbers, keywords, file paths, and more. Export options: Copy as text, JSON, or HTML — or export as CSV, XLSX, DOCX, ODS, or ODT. Private by design: DataSieve works entirely offline. No cloud, no tracking, no data sharing — your information never leaves your device. Use cases: - Extract contact info from text, documents, folders, or archives - Parse data from reports, code, logs, PDFs, or EPUBs - Clean and organize batch files for analysis - Collect structured info for research Stop searching by hand — DataSieve finds your data for you. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://albemala.me/privacy/

Screenshots

Suanpan4 screens
DataSieve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Suanpan at none against DataSieve's 2. Suanpan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DataSieve sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Suanpan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Suanpan ships an update weekly, DataSieve every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Suanpan versus DataSieve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuanpanDataSieve
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiliberto SecchiAlberto Malagoli

In-app purchases

None

Suanpan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DataSieve

Subscriptions1
  • Access for a week$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$14.99

Questions

Is Suanpan free?
Suanpan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataSieve free?
DataSieve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Suanpan or DataSieve have ads?
Neither Suanpan nor DataSieve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Suanpan or DataSieve?
Suanpan ships an update weekly, and DataSieve every 3 weeks. Most recently, Suanpan was updated on November 8, 2026 and DataSieve on October 30, 2026.

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