Comparison

TypeSave 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

TypeSave

Features
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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.

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

TypeSave3 screens
Data Manager Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TypeSave versus Data Manager Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeSaveData Manager Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyber Optimal LLCAndreas Grauf

In-app purchases

None

TypeSave

No in-app purchases

None

Data Manager Classic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TypeSave free?
TypeSave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Data Manager Classic free?
Data Manager Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TypeSave or Data Manager Classic have ads?
Neither TypeSave nor Data Manager Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeSave or Data Manager Classic?
TypeSave ships an update every 4 weeks, and Data Manager Classic every 2 months. Most recently, TypeSave was updated on October 2, 2026 and Data Manager Classic on October 11, 2026.

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