Comparison

Database Manager for MS Access 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

Database Manager for MS Access

Access and manage Microsoft Access databases on your mobile device. View, sort, filter, and paginate data with ease. Edit records, export data, and manage database files directly from your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • View Access databases (ACCDB, MDB)
  • Sort, filter, and paginate data
  • Edit records in-app
  • Export data and schema DDL
  • Manage database files
  • Support for large databases
Features
Currently charting
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View and Edit(in-app) Microsoft Access database on your iPhone or iPad natively with this App, you can view it easily with Sort, Paging and Filter. With the new in-app item you can even edit it directly on your phone, and export database data or schema DDL . ***** We also have Mac version 'Viewer for Access Database' available on Mac App Store. ***** ( This is the viewer version with in-app purchase Edit features, we also have 'Editor for Access Database' with all features included. ) Support Access Database Version: * Microsoft Access 2000 * Microsoft Access 2002 * Microsoft Access 2003 * Microsoft Access 2007 * Microsoft Access 2010 * Microsoft Access 2013 * Microsoft Access 2016 Features: * Support mdb and accdb Microsoft Access database format. * View table data with paging list * Sort table data by touch on the column header * View table data with detail view (support photo view) (in-app) * Show/Hide database tables * Filter table data on column * Sort table data by touch on the column header * Resizable data column width and saved for each table * Page size can be changed on each Table * Share table data in CSV file format * Copy/Delete/Rename/Share database file * Share Record with photo (in-app) * Open Access database from iTunes shared App Data * Open Access database by copy file from DropBox * Open Access database from email attachment * Big database support, tested on 2GB size database, table rows over 18 million * in-app: Edit Access Database Data, Update/Delete/Add/Clone Data, Create Table * in-app: Export database schema (DDL), support access, mysql,sqlite,oracle,postgresql,sybase. * in-app: QuickLook, row data detail view,share detail records

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
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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

Database Manager for MS Access4 screens
Access Database Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Access Database Viewer at 4.0 against Database Manager for MS Access's 2.3. Access Database Viewer also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Database Manager for MS Access's advantage is chart position (#96 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

Database Manager for MS Access costs $9.99 and Access Database Viewer $4.99 up front. Database Manager for MS Access sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Access Database Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Access Database Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Database Manager for MS Access's written reviews are positive against 50% of Access Database Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Database Manager for MS Access ships an update monthly, Access Database Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Database Manager for MS Access versus Access Database Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabase Manager for MS AccessAccess Database Viewer
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强 李伟 王

Customer experience

Database Manager for MS Access

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive10.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative81.3%

Access Database Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Database Manager for MS Access

One-time3
  • Export Database Schema (DDL) to sqlite,mysql,oracle,sybase,postgres$0.99
  • Quick Look Row Detail View$1.99
  • Edit Data (Create,Update, Delete Row Data)$2.99
None

Access Database Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Database Manager for MS Access free?
Database Manager for MS Access costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Access Database Viewer free?
Access Database Viewer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Database Manager for MS Access or Access Database Viewer?
Access Database Viewer is rated higher. Database Manager for MS Access averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Access Database Viewer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Database Manager for MS Access or Access Database Viewer have ads?
Neither Database Manager for MS Access nor Access Database Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Database Manager for MS Access or Access Database Viewer?
Database Manager for MS Access ships an update monthly, and Access Database Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Database Manager for MS Access was updated on October 12, 2026 and Access Database Viewer on October 9, 2026.

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