# CSV Lite

> Offline CSV file viewer for searching, sorting, and visualizing data collections. (iPhone/iPad app by Ozymandias.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-lite/id294650744 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/developer/286776954)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2008-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-lite/id294650744/reviews.md

## What is CSV Lite?

Do you have a database, library or collection which you need to use on-the-go, even when you don't have web access? If you do, this is the application for you. Using CSV Lite you can easily search, sort and look through your collections when away from your computer. So start carrying your DVD and CD library, your book collection, your wine testing notes, or any other database, library or list with you!

CSV Lite works by reading CSV files, a file format which almost all databases and applications like Excel, Filemaker, Access, Bento and others can export to. To get the CSV files on your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, you can import them from the local 'Files' app and all the cloud storage it supports, from attachments, directly from the internet, and other ways. And if you download the files directly from internet, it is trivial to download again in case the file has been updated (manually or at regular scheduled intervals). Once read, the app allows for highly customised ways of how to look at the data.

Note that CSV Lite does not allow editing of your database; it is intended to be a versatile app for searching and visualising your data. See http://csvtouch.wordpress.com for more information and screenshots.

Note that CSV Lite is a restricted version of the app CSV Touch, where you are limited to a maximum of 150 items shown at a time, whereas CSV Touch has no such restrictions.

FEATURES

- Download CSV files from almost anywhere
- Fast search and sorting of items
- Support for links in your data (click web address to open Safari, phone number to make a call, email address to open Mail)
- Support for showing pictures from the web inside the application (requires internet connection)
- Handles any number of files
- Custom CSS support for visualising single items
- Supports ",", ";", "|", space, or tab as column separator
- Handles all languages, including Japanese (requires UTF8 encoding; other encodings might also work)

## Key features

- Offline data access
- Search and sort functionality
- Import CSV files from cloud storage
- Support for links and images
- Customizable data visualization
- Handles multiple files and languages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-lite/id294650744/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Not easy to use

*2022-05-04*

🎸🎸🎸🎸

### 5/5 — Nice

*2022-02-01, version 4.4.6*

Tiny useful app

### 1/5 — ???

*2021-08-30*

App, doesn't even work....at all. A 1-Star rating, is quite generous.

### 5/5 — Csv

*2019-01-22, version 4.1*

Помогла решить необходимую задачу. Отсортировать csv.

### 1/5 — Non-functional

*2017-02-11*

After downloading and going through the directions, the App did not work. I tried several times without success. I have an iPad with plenty of storage.

### 1/5 — Solo lettura ?

*2015-12-29, version 3.8.5*

Non si poteva fare un piccolo sforzo e farlo esitabile ?
Salva i file solo con un url ?
Mi sembra un'app di 20 anni fa.
Mai sento parlare di dropbox , onedrive ecc ?

### 1/5 — Fails to open the file. Waste of time Deleting.

*2014-02-03*

Fails to open the file. Waste of time Deleting.

### 2/5 — 150items?

*2013-03-14, version 3.7*

このFREE版は150items(rows?)の1ファイルだけしか使えないような事を書いてあるけど、それだけじゃなく、30columnsより大きいのも使えない？

良ければ製品版を買おうかと思ったけど、書かれていない制約がありそう。

あと、ヘッダがきちんとついていないとダメなようです。
世の中の適当なcsvには融通を効かせてくれないので、開けない事が多いです。
とりあえず開いてくれてもいいと思うのですができないので評価は低めです…。

### 1/5 — Not a good start...

*2013-02-14*

I have only just started using this app, but it has not been a good start.  I have tried two different CSV files, from two different sources, and this app has encountered errors in both of them.  The files contain no errors as they read fine in Excel or Notepad.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2013-01-19*

Of course it does not work. Waste of time. Deleting now.

## Frequently asked questions about CSV Lite

### What is CSV Lite used for?

CSV Lite is a utility app designed for searching, sorting, and visualizing data from CSV files offline. It allows users to carry their databases, libraries, or collections on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

### How do I get CSV files into CSV Lite?

You can import CSV files into CSV Lite from the local 'Files' app, supported cloud storage, email attachments, or directly from the internet. The app also makes it easy to re-download updated files.

### Can I edit my data with CSV Lite?

No, CSV Lite is intended for searching and visualizing data only. It does not allow for editing of your database files.

### What is the difference between CSV Lite and CSV Touch?

CSV Lite is a restricted version of CSV Touch. CSV Lite limits the display to a maximum of 150 items at a time, while CSV Touch has no such restrictions.

### Does CSV Lite support different column separators?

Yes, CSV Lite supports comma (","), semicolon (";"), pipe ("|"), space, or tab as column separators for your CSV files.

### Does CSV Lite have ads?

No, CSV Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

### What devices does CSV Lite support?

CSV Lite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It was last updated on August 17, 2023, with version 4.6.3.

### What is the user sentiment for CSV Lite based on its rating?

CSV Lite has a rating of 1.5 stars from 2 ratings, indicating a generally negative user sentiment based on the available feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.3 — 2023-08-17

- Further improvements to searching

### 4.6.2 — 2023-08-12

- Added possibility to search for phrase matches using quotation marks

### 4.6.1 — 2022-11-20

- Fixed bug with custom CSS usage

### 4.6 — 2022-11-18

- Option to hide empty columns in detail view
- Support for custom css formatting in dark mode
- Fixed bug with certain characters when using automatic column spacing with monospace font

### 4.5 — 2022-04-08

- Fixed some graphical glitches
- Updated help

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