Comparison

MDB Care vs Access Database Viewer

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

Head to head
About

MDB Care

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This MDB Care application is designed to monitor MDB and to notify users when need attention based on a predefined condition. It collects data from MDB and displays on mobile in real time. Users can set an alerting threshold on those real-time data such as temperature, voltage, and current. The application sends a notification to users when the predefined threshold is met. Users can take action immediately. Historical data can also be viewed. This application will help you monitor and maintain MBD effectively.

About

Access Database Viewer

Easily open and query MDB/ACCDB database files directly on your device. Ask questions in natural language, and the app generates SQL queries locally. It helps non-technical users efficiently analyze business data with filtering, sorting, and error explanations.

Highlights
  • Open MDB/ACCDB files
  • Natural language AI queries
  • Filter and sort data
  • View row details
  • Error explanation and suggestions
  • Local data processing
Features
Currently charting
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Open and inspect MDB/ACCDB databases directly on your iPhone. Access Database Viewer is built for fast local browsing, large files, searchable tables, SQL queries, and clear diagnostics when a file cannot be opened. Just tap "Select File -> Health Check -> Open" to start. • Browse large MDB/ACCDB files - Native browsing keeps tables responsive, even with 1.5GB+ databases and millions of rows. • Search, filter and sort records - Quickly inspect business data without exporting everything first. • Run SQL queries - Execute SELECT queries locally with clear error explanations and fix suggestions. • Ask with AI when needed - Natural language questions can generate SQL, then run locally against your database. • Diagnose file problems - Check format, readability, encoding, damaged files, and unsupported ACCDB features before you work. • Keep data local - Database files are processed on your device by default and are not uploaded to cloud servers. Designed for professionals who need to open legacy Access databases, review records, and troubleshoot files while away from a desktop.

Screenshots

MDB Care4 screens
Access Database Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MDB Care at Free against Access Database Viewer's $6.99. MDB Care also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Access Database Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On 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

MDB Care is free to download; Access Database Viewer costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDB Care ships an update every 2 months, Access Database Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MDB Care versus Access Database Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDB CareAccess Database Viewer
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#46 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB20 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperASEFA伟 王

In-app purchases

None

MDB Care

No in-app purchases

None

Access Database Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDB Care free?
MDB Care is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Access Database Viewer free?
Access Database Viewer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MDB Care or Access Database Viewer have ads?
Neither MDB Care nor Access Database Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDB Care or Access Database Viewer?
MDB Care ships an update every 2 months, and Access Database Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, MDB Care was updated on October 29, 2026 and Access Database Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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