Comparison

RainmanDesal vs Access DB

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

Head to head
About

RainmanDesal

Features
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Set up, control, and monitor your automated Rainman watermaker. The Rainman app provides remote monitoring and control of your watermaker. Using Bluetooth connectivity, the app allows you to control the system, set timers, monitor all operating parameters and view fault conditions from your smartphone or tablet. Whether you’re onboard or nearby, managing your Rainman watermaker has never been easier.

About

Access DB

Access and manage Microsoft Access databases on your iPhone. Import .mdb and .accdb files, browse tables, search records with filters, and optimize lookups with indexing. Manage your datasets locally for convenient access anywhere.

Highlights
  • Import MDB and ACCDB files
  • Browse and search data
  • Table and column filtering
  • Index columns for faster lookups
  • Dataset management (rename, delete)
  • Customizable appearance (light/dark mode)
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Access DB lets you import Microsoft Access .mdb and .accdb files directly on iPhone so you can browse, search, and manage your data wherever you are. Scan a source file before importing, review tables and record counts, and choose exactly which tables and columns to bring into the app. Once imported, your datasets are stored locally on your device for quick access. Browse all imports in one place, preview tables a page at a time, and search records using table filters, column filters, and exact-match controls. When you need faster lookups, optimize search by indexing the columns you use most, then manage or remove those indexes anytime. Access DB also gives you flexible dataset management. Keep both copies or replace an existing dataset when file names conflict, then rename, reorder, or delete datasets at any time. Customize the experience with light, dark, or system appearance, adjustable search result limits, card or table result layouts, and preview settings tailored to the way you work.

Screenshots

RainmanDesal4 screens
Access DB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RainmanDesal at Free against Access DB's $9.99. RainmanDesal also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Access DB's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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

RainmanDesal is free to download; Access DB costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RainmanDesal ships an update every 3 months, Access DB monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
RainmanDesal versus Access DB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainmanDesalAccess DB
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainman Technology Pty LtdElie Matta

In-app purchases

None

RainmanDesal

No in-app purchases

None

Access DB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RainmanDesal free?
RainmanDesal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Access DB free?
Access DB costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RainmanDesal or Access DB have ads?
Neither RainmanDesal nor Access DB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RainmanDesal or Access DB?
RainmanDesal ships an update every 3 months, and Access DB monthly. Most recently, RainmanDesal was updated on October 7, 2026 and Access DB on October 7, 2026.

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