# CSVReader vs CSV File Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: CSVReader at 4.6 against CSV File Viewer's 3.8. CSVReader also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 20). CSV File Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 60%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CSVReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CSV File Viewer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CSVReader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSVReader has 117 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of CSVReader's written reviews are positive against 90% of CSV File Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CSVReader ships an update every 2 months, CSV File Viewer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSVReader | CSV File Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csvreader/id1436914219/reviews)** | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-file-viewer-smart-csv/id1611962123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motoki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411233238) | [Hue Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716687307) |

## What reviewers say

### CSVReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csvreader/id1436914219)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $7.99 | one-time |


### 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 CSVReader free?

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

### Is CSV File Viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CSVReader or CSV File Viewer?

CSVReader is rated higher. CSVReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while CSV File Viewer averages 3.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do CSVReader or CSV File Viewer have ads?

CSVReader shows ads; CSV File Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, CSVReader or CSV File Viewer?

CSVReader ships an update every 2 months, and CSV File Viewer every 8 days. Most recently, CSVReader was updated on September 13, 2026 and CSV File Viewer on September 12, 2026.

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