Comparison

TextEdit vs CSVReader

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

Head to head
About

TextEdit

A fast and versatile text editor for mobile devices, offering compatibility with various file formats and editors. It provides a distraction-free writing experience with advanced formatting, organization, and sharing features.

Highlights
  • Supports TXT, RTF, Markdown, TeX, and PDF formats
  • Cross-device and computer syncing via iCloud/Files
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Customizable keyboard extension for faster typing
  • Visual rich text formatting and one-tap options
  • Syntax highlighting for Markdown and TeX
  • Instant statistics and counters
Features
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TextEdit+ gives you the control of a capable word processor without the clutter of a full desktop office suite. Create plain-text and rich-text documents, work with Markdown and LaTeX, improve your writing with AI, and keep your files organized in Files and iCloud Drive. You can also open, edit and sync documents created with macOS TextEdit, Microsoft WordPad, Microsoft Word, and Scrivener RTF files directly on your device. WRITE IN THE FORMAT YOU NEED • Create and edit TXT, RTF, RTFD, Markdown, and LaTeX files • Open your documents directly from Files and iCloud Drive • Organize your work with folders and subfolders • Choose where you want to keep your files WRITE AND EDIT WITH AI • Turn your ideas or prompts into a first draft • Rewrite, improve, or summarize any selected text • Adjust the tone, clarity, grammar, and structure of your writing • Use AI without leaving your document FORMAT YOUR DOCUMENT YOUR WAY • Choose your fonts, styles, colors, highlights, and alignment • Create lists and adjust line, paragraph, and document spacing • Use superscript and subscript • Add images and tables to supported document formats • Stay focused with a clean, distraction-free editor WORK WITH MARKDOWN AND LATEX • Preview your Markdown while you write • Write and compile LaTeX directly on your device • Switch easily between your source and the rendered result EDIT FASTER • Find and replace text throughout your document • Check your word, character, sentence, paragraph, and page counts • See the estimated reading time for your text • Use keyboard shortcuts when you work with a hardware keyboard • Move the cursor and select text more precisely with the extended keyboard EXPORT AND SHARE YOUR WORK • Export your documents to PDF, DOCX, RTF, Markdown, plain text, PNG, and HTML • Print, email, or send your files to other apps • Keep your documents in Files or cloud storage and continue working with compatible apps on your other devices Whether you’re writing a quick text file, preparing a formatted document, taking Markdown notes, or working on a LaTeX project, TextEdit+ gives you more control than a notes app without overwhelming you with the complexity of a traditional office suite. Privacy Policy https://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CSVReader

Easily view and edit CSV and TSV files on your mobile device. Import files with various character codes, sort columns, and filter data by specific conditions.

Highlights
  • Edit CSV and TSV files
  • Import files with various character codes
  • Sort columns
  • Filter data by conditions
Features
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You can edit CSV files and TSV files. You can now import files with various character codes. Each column is sortable. You can filter by specifying conditions for each column.

Screenshots

TextEdit4 screens
CSVReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CSVReader at 60% against TextEdit's 17%. CSVReader also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). TextEdit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. TextEdit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CSVReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CSVReader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 377 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of TextEdit's written reviews are positive against 60% of CSVReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, CSVReader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TextEdit versus CSVReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextEditCSVReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (377 ratings)4.6 (117 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings377 — better117
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size513 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLMotoki Takahashi

Customer experience

TextEdit

All ratings377 ratings
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative75.5%

CSVReader

All ratings118 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

TextEdit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain file types
  • Formatting issues when copying/pasting text
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow users to choose iCloud directory
  • Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Restore previous paid versions without AI

CSVReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TextEdit

Subscriptions2
  • TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TextEdit+ Full Unlock$24.99
1 purchases

CSVReader

One-time1
  • Remove ads$7.99

Questions

Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSVReader free?
CSVReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TextEdit or CSVReader?
CSVReader is rated higher. TextEdit averages 3.7 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while CSVReader averages 4.6 from 117 ratings.
Do TextEdit or CSVReader have ads?
CSVReader shows ads; TextEdit does not.
Which is updated more often, TextEdit or CSVReader?
TextEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, and CSVReader every 2 months. Most recently, TextEdit was updated on September 25, 2026 and CSVReader on September 13, 2026.

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