Comparison

CSVReader vs CSV Master

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

Head to head
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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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.

About

CSV Master

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
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Take control of your CSV files anytime and anywhere with this powerful and easy-to-use CSV editor and file viewer for iPhone and iPad. Whether you are managing contact lists, inventory data, log files, or spreadsheet exports, this app makes it effortless to view, create, and edit CSV files on the go. With a clean and intuitive interface, editing rows and columns is as simple as using a professional spreadsheet. Key Features - Seamless Editing and Creation: Open, modify, and save CSV files directly on your mobile device. - Spreadsheet Grid View: View your data in a clean, professional, table-style layout for easy reading. - Tap and Quick Navigate: Tap any cell to edit instantly and use the in-app navigation buttons to move up, down, left, or right smoothly. - Transparent Editing Overlay: View the full background sheet while editing a cell to keep track of your data context. - Advanced Encoding Support: Open files with different character encodings, including UTF-8 and Shift-JIS, to prevent broken text or text corruption. - Flexible Cloud Syncing: Works flawlessly with iCloud Drive and other major cloud storage providers to keep your files synced across all devices. - Custom Delimiters: Support for multiple delimiters including commas, tabs, semicolons, and spaces. - Easy Import and Export: Share your finished work via email, messages, or AirDrop instantly. - Dark Mode Support: Switch between light and dark themes for comfortable reading in low-light environments. Perfect for developers, data analysts, professionals, students, and anyone who works with structured text data. Download now to get your mobile solution for managing CSV files.

Screenshots

CSVReader4 screens
CSV Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CSVReader at 4.6 against CSV Master's 3.7. CSVReader also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (118 vs 3). CSV Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CSVReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CSV Master 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSVReader has 118 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of CSVReader's written reviews are positive against 33% of CSV Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CSVReader ships an update every 2 months, CSV Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CSVReader versus CSV Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSVReaderCSV Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (118 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotoki TakahashiKazuhisa Kobayashi

Customer experience

CSVReader

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

CSV Master

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CSVReader

One-time1
  • Remove ads$7.99
1 purchases

CSV Master

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is CSVReader free?
CSVReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSV Master free?
CSV Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CSVReader or CSV Master?
CSVReader is rated higher. CSVReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while CSV Master averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do CSVReader or CSV Master have ads?
Both CSVReader and CSV Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, CSVReader or CSV Master?
CSVReader ships an update every 2 months, and CSV Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, CSVReader was updated on October 1, 2026 and CSV Master on October 2, 2026.

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