Rock vs MDB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
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.
- Open .mdb and .accdb files
- Browse table names
- Preview row data
- Export rows to CSV
- No ads or subscriptions
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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.
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Verdict
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
Rock is free to download; MDB costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Rock ships an update monthly, MDB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rock | MDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (123 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #184 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shiny Inc | 久燕 王 |
Customer experience
Rock
MDB
In-app purchases
Rock
No in-app purchases
MDB
No in-app purchases









