Comparison

Rock vs MDB

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

Head to head
About

Rock

This app combines messaging, tasks, notes, file storage, and meetings into a single platform for remote and hybrid teams. It facilitates seamless collaboration with anyone, anywhere, streamlining communication and boosting productivity.

Highlights
  • Unified messaging and task management
  • Unlimited messages and tasks
  • Kanban boards and to-do lists
  • Note-taking functionality
  • File storage and meetings
  • Integrations with popular tools
  • Import from other collaboration apps
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Messaging + tasks combined at last. Rock allows you to work together with anyone with messages, tasks, notes, file storage and meetings in one place. All-in-one communication built for remote and hybrid teams. Rock.so allows you to collaborate with anyone, anywhere. Whether you work in a startup, marketing, software engineering, consulting, design, education or anything else, Rock.so can easily get your team together to get some work done. Collaborate and message with freelancers, agencies, volunteers and other partners in one place. Maximize your productivity while streamlining team communication and collaboration with: - Full-fledged messaging app with unlimited messages. - Unlimited tasks, project boards, to-do lists, filters, deadlines, and more! - Kanban boards, assignees, checklists sprints, task deadlines, and more all in the Tasks mini-app. - Note-taking functionality to document important information with your team. - Seamless integrations with Google Drive, Zoom, GitHub, Zapier, Figma, Notion, Google Docs, Google Meet, Dropbox, and more! - Import all your messages and tasks from Slack, WhatsApp, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, and more. Purpose built for remote teams, discuss and get work done without switching between tools. Try Rock today and collaborate and discuss with as many people as you want, all for free!

About

MDB

Access and view Microsoft Access database files directly on your iPhone. Browse tables, inspect data, and export it to CSV format without needing a desktop application. Ideal for field work and quick data access.

Highlights
  • Open .mdb and .accdb files
  • Browse table names
  • Preview row data
  • Export rows to CSV
  • No ads or subscriptions
Features
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MDB-Viewer is a lightweight iPhone utility for opening common Microsoft Access database table data on the go. Import .mdb or .accdb files, browse tables, inspect rows, and export loaded rows to CSV when you need a quick view without using a desktop app. Built for operations, field work, support, legacy-system users, and anyone who needs a direct way to open Access database files on iPhone. Key features: - Open .mdb files from the Files app - Browse table names and preview row data - Export loaded rows to CSV - No ads - No subscription Important: MDB-Viewer is an unofficial compatibility utility and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. Encrypted databases, forms, reports, macros, and some complex fields may be unsupported. Always verify critical workflows with your primary desktop database tools.

Screenshots

Rock4 screens
MDB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rock at Free against MDB's $3.99. Rock also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (123 vs 1). MDB's advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

Rock is free to download; MDB costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rock holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rock ships an update monthly, MDB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rock versus MDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRockMDB
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (123 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#184 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShiny Inc久燕 王

Customer experience

Rock

All ratings117 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

MDB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rock

No in-app purchases

None

MDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rock free?
Rock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDB free?
MDB costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rock or MDB?
Rock is rated higher. Rock averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while MDB averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rock or MDB have ads?
Neither Rock nor MDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rock or MDB?
Rock ships an update monthly, and MDB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rock was updated on October 18, 2026 and MDB on October 15, 2026.

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