# myTextViewer vs CSV Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myTextViewer at none against CSV Master's 1. myTextViewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (157 vs 3). CSV Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CSV Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for myTextViewer against 3.7 for CSV Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 157 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of CSV Master's.

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, CSV Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myTextViewer | CSV Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews) | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-master/id1633580928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) | [Kazuhisa Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580882000) |

## What reviewers say

### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241)

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

**Highlights:** Open any text, code, or log file, Syntax highlighting for common formats, Line numbers display, Light and dark viewing themes, Share option integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


### CSV Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-master/id1633580928)

Edit and create CSV files with a spreadsheet-like interface. Syncs with cloud storage and supports custom delimiters. Offers dark mode for comfortable viewing and editing on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Edit and create CSV files, Spreadsheet-style table view, Cloud synchronization (iCloud), Import and export functionality, Customizable delimiters, Dark mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myTextViewer free?

myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CSV Master free?

CSV Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, myTextViewer or CSV Master?

myTextViewer and CSV Master are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 157 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do myTextViewer or CSV Master have ads?

CSV Master shows ads; myTextViewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or CSV Master?

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, and CSV Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on October 18, 2026 and CSV Master on October 2, 2026.

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