# CSA Reader

> Mobile app for reading and interacting with CSA Standards and Codes. (iPhone/iPad app by Canadian Standards Association.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csa-reader/id1123695898 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Canadian Standards Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/474602137)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2018-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csa-reader/id1123695898/reviews.md

## What is CSA Reader?

Use the CSA Group Reader App to download and access CSA Standards and Codes in eBook format on your iPhone or iPad.  Read content online or offline, search text, create notes, add highlights and bookmarks, view your browsing history and more!  Our eBook Plus products provide further user engagement and interaction with fully animated diagrams, colour visuals, and embedded videos.   

Application Features: 
•	Download CSA Standards and Codes to your device for easy online or offline reading
•	Simple, user-friendly navigation 
•	Create your own personal notes with simple formatting and the ability to include hyperlinks
•	Sync notes, highlights and bookmarks across all your devices 
•	Search the entire document, specific chapter or your personal notes
•	Bookmarks or highlight pertinent sections for future reference, or share them via text or email
•	Keep track of your browsing history for easier navigation and reference
•	Tap to enlarge images, charts, and tables and pinch to zoom
•	New French language interface and support
•	eBook Plus products include additional features such as:
      -Fully animated diagrams to help illustrate key concepts 
      -Colour visuals to clarify key content 
      -Embedded video for additional clarity and understanding

## Key features

- Download standards for offline reading
- Search text and notes
- Create notes and add highlights
- Sync notes, highlights, and bookmarks
- Interactive eBook Plus features
- French language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csa-reader/id1123695898/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor user interface

*2025-08-24*

There is no connection to the CSA on demand account. The register fields in the app are not even labelled. One would not know if a name, email address, or password is required, unless they made a guess - because they did not even bother to check mobile compatibility. No books in the library can be connected. I am not sure how this app is useful.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2025-02-28, version 1.2.4*

This app was promised as apart of my b149 purchase. The app does not work.

### 1/5 — Why bother making this app

*2025-01-21, version 1.2.4*

The whole point getting the e version of the electrical code was to have it on my iPad. This app doesn't even let me log in and the web version is not great either. Considering the price of the book I would have expected something functional, I’m truly disappointed.

I gave one star because I cant give 0

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2024-02-23, version 1.2.4*

Garbage app

### 1/5 — Absolute garbage

*2023-03-13, version 1.2.4*

As a Licensed Gas Technician, This app is a disappointment. CSA needs to do better.

### 1/5 — Terrible app which is sad because its so needed

*2022-09-28, version 1.2.4*

This app is so bad it is neglectful on the part of CSA and it literally contributes to the lack of adherence to safety standards in Canada. Having the code books in your phone should be compulsory in 2022 but due to this TERRIBLE app it is not even feasible. Shame on you.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2022-09-17, version 1.2.4*

Will not let download anything.  What’s the point of buying an ebook if you can not use it.  CSA should refund everybody and send out hard copies.

### 1/5 — Junk

*2022-07-20, version 1.2.4*

Not user friendly at all. Have  ordered an ebook and app keeps crashing. Going to try and get the actual book. The developer should be fired!

### 1/5 — just buy the book

*2022-03-25, version 1.2.2*

should be called lib gov app just takes your money and your rights and leaves you with nothing

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2022-02-08, version 1.2.2*

App crashes everytime I try to open it. Does not work at all.

## Frequently asked questions about CSA Reader

### What can I do with the CSA Reader app?

The CSA Reader app allows you to download and access CSA Standards and Codes in eBook format. You can read content online or offline, search for specific text, create personal notes, add highlights, and bookmark important sections for easy reference.

### What are eBook Plus products?

eBook Plus products offer enhanced user engagement with features like fully animated diagrams to illustrate concepts, color visuals for clarity, and embedded videos for additional understanding of the standards and codes.

### Is the app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free to download and use. However, the eBook Plus products may involve separate purchases for their enhanced interactive content.

### What devices is the CSA Reader app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhones and iPads, providing a convenient way to access and read CSA Standards and Codes on these Apple mobile devices.

### Can I share my notes or highlights?

Yes, you can share your bookmarks or highlighted sections via text or email. This feature allows you to easily distribute important information or references from the standards and codes to others.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2022-04-01

*performance fixes
*general fixes

### 1.2.2 — 2021-04-16

*bug fixed that causes issues with opening tables and images
*general performance fix

### 1.2.1 — 2021-01-25

*general bug fixes
*iOS 14 specific optimization

### 1.2.0 — 2019-02-04

Stability fixes added.  
Download fixes
Performance fixes added.

### 1.1.0 — 2018-09-19

Fix for iPhone X.

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