Proof Recorder vs Data Manager Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proof Recorder
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Built to protect you — a recording tool designed for moments that matter. The moment you open the app, recording starts. No buttons, no setup. Just open and record. Designed to waste not even a second in urgent situations. [ Key Features ] ■ Instant Recording on Launch Recording starts automatically the moment you open the app. No interaction needed — respond to urgent situations immediately. ■ Pause and Resume Record only the moments that matter. Pause and resume at any time during recording. Full control from Dynamic Island, Live Activity, and the home widget. ■ Auto-Send via Email When recording ends, the file is automatically sent to your configured email address. Presets for Gmail, Naver, Daum/Kakao, Yahoo, Yahoo! Japan, and iCloud. Full SMTP standard support (SSL/TLS and STARTTLS). ■ SHA-256 Hash Integrity Every recording is sent with its SHA-256 hash. Cryptographically prove that your file has not been tampered with — crucial for evidentiary reliability. ■ Lock Screen Control Center Widget Add the recording widget to Control Center and start recording directly from the lock screen. One tap, no app-hunting. ■ Live Activity Timer Recording time is shown in real time on the lock screen and Dynamic Island. Check your recording status without returning to the app. [ Privacy & Security ] ■ Direct SMTP, No Middleman Recordings are sent directly to your own email server. No third-party server in the middle, so your recordings are never exposed externally. ■ On-Device Processing All recording and processing happens on your device. Recordings are never uploaded to any external cloud. [ Technical Specs ] • Audio format: AAC (32kbps, 16kHz mono) • File size: ~0.24MB per minute (~14MB for 1 hour) • Attachment limit: 18MB (~75 minutes continuous) • Recordings under 3 seconds are auto-deleted (prevents accidental captures) • Background recording supported [ Recommended For ] • Those documenting unfair workplace situations • Those preserving important meetings or consultations • Those preparing for legal situations that require evidence • Those needing fast, secure voice memos Designed for urgent moments — start quickly, store safely. No complex setup. Just open, record, and let it send itself. That's all.
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: Proof Recorder at none against Data Manager Classic's 1. Data Manager Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Proof Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Proof Recorder ships an update every 10 days, Data Manager Classic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proof Recorder | 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 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saturn Studio | Andreas Grauf |
In-app purchases
Proof Recorder
No in-app purchases
Data Manager Classic
- Data Manager Pro$3.99
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