Comparison

Nelsons 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

Nelsons

Features
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With any legal service, you’ll want visibility over the matter without having to pick up the phone! In a world of mobile devices, we now expect the ability to review progress at a time that is convenient to us. This app has been designed with features that keep you updated by providing live matter information. Whether you simply want to check the quote or if you wish to keep track of progress, this is the app for you. You’ll be able to clearly see each step in the legal matter so you understand the process. Information is updated whenever a task is completed by us, saving you unnecessary time spent on phone calls and emails. The app will even send you notifications when a task has been updated, to make sure you’ve always got up to the minute information.

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

Nelsons4 screens
Access Database Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nelsons at Free against Access Database Viewer's $4.99. Nelsons also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Access Database Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and chart position (#90 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

Nelsons is free to download; Access Database Viewer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nelsons ships an update every 10 months, Access Database Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Nelsons versus Access Database Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNelsonsAccess Database Viewer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#90 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNelsons伟 王

In-app purchases

None

Nelsons

No in-app purchases

None

Access Database Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nelsons free?
Nelsons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Access Database Viewer free?
Access Database Viewer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nelsons or Access Database Viewer have ads?
Neither Nelsons nor Access Database Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nelsons or Access Database Viewer?
Nelsons ships an update every 10 months, and Access Database Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nelsons was updated on October 6, 2026 and Access Database Viewer on October 9, 2026.

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