# JSON Formatter vs CSV File Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CSV File Viewer at 90% against JSON Formatter's 0%. CSV File Viewer also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (20 vs 4). JSON Formatter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CSV File Viewer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JSON Formatter asks for nothing beyond the download.

CSV File Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSV File Viewer has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of JSON Formatter's written reviews are positive against 90% of CSV File Viewer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSON Formatter | CSV File Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-formatter/id1422163030/reviews) | **[3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-file-viewer-smart-csv/id1611962123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Surrette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275141689) | [Hue Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716687307) |

## What reviewers say

### JSON Formatter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-formatter/id1422163030)

This utility helps you format and view JSON strings with clear, readable indentation. It offers both light and dark themes for a comfortable viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Pretty print JSON, Readable indentation, Light mode, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CSV File Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-file-viewer-smart-csv/id1611962123)

This app acts as a comprehensive CSV file explorer, allowing users to view, edit, and query CSV data. It offers features like AI-powered queries, SQL querying, chart creation, and PDF conversion with customizable styling. Manage and share exported files easily.

**Highlights:** AI Assistant for CSV queries, SQL query support, Create charts from data, Convert CSV to PDF with custom styles, Visual filtering and searching, Manage and share exported files

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSON Formatter free?

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

### Is CSV File Viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JSON Formatter or CSV File Viewer?

CSV File Viewer is rated higher. JSON Formatter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CSV File Viewer averages 3.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do JSON Formatter or CSV File Viewer have ads?

Neither JSON Formatter nor CSV File Viewer shows ads.

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