TypeSave vs Data Manager Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TypeSave
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TypeSave saves your frequently used phrases and text snippets so you can insert them anywhere using the TypeSave custom keyboard. iCloud sync keeps your snippets up to date across devices. Create, organize, and paste reusable text with one tap - perfect for anyone who types the same things repeatedly.
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 update cadence: TypeSave at every 4 weeks against Data Manager Classic's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TypeSave ships an update every 4 weeks, Data Manager Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TypeSave | 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 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyber Optimal LLC | Andreas Grauf |
In-app purchases
TypeSave
No in-app purchases
Data Manager Classic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TypeSave free?
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Do TypeSave or Data Manager Classic have ads?
Which is updated more often, TypeSave or Data Manager Classic?
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