CSVReader vs Apex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Edit CSV and TSV files
- Import files with various character codes
- Sort columns
- Filter data by conditions
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Open, view, and edit CSV & TSV files right on your iPhone. No computer or spreadsheet app needed. CSV Reader is a fast, simple tool for working with tabular data on the go. Check an export from work, fix a typo in a data file, or find one row in thousands in just a few taps. KEY FEATURES • Edit CSV and TSV files Change cell values directly and keep your data up to date wherever you are. • No more garbled text Encodings are detected automatically, so files open correctly. That includes UTF-8, UTF-16, Windows-1252 (Excel on Windows), ISO-8859-1 (Latin-1), Mac Roman, and many more. Accented letters, curly quotes, and symbols show up exactly as they should. • Sort any column instantly Tap a column to sort in ascending or descending order. • Powerful per-column filters Set conditions on each column to narrow thousands of rows down to exactly what you need. • Easy-to-read layout Columns resize automatically to fit their content, so your data stays clear and readable. Whether you're a developer, analyst, or anyone who gets CSV files by email, CSV Reader makes handling data on mobile easy.
Apex
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TAKE THE FRICTION OUT OF CLIENT COMMUNICATION Managing a busy client schedule shouldn't mean spending hours texting clients. Apex is a mini-calendar designed for professionals who need to stay in touch without the manual labour. - Smart Contact Integration: Automatically detects Contacts, phone numbers and email addresses in your calendar appointments for seamless messaging - Custom Templates: Create reusable text and email templates for reminders, on the day communication and follow-ups - One-Tap Messaging: Reach out to clients in seconds, not minutes - Mini-Calendar: A streamlined view of your week so you can focus on what matters most Perfect for: - Freelancers and Consultants - Beauty and Wellness Professionals - Personal Trainers - Real Estate Agents - Sole traders - Anyone who values their time Stop typing. Start connecting. Download Apex: Appointments Extended today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Apex at none against CSVReader's shown. CSVReader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CSVReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Apex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CSVReader ships an update monthly, Apex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CSVReader | Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motoki Takahashi | Nathaniel North |
In-app purchases
CSVReader
- Remove ads$7.99
Apex
- Apex Plus$4.99









