Comparison

CSVReader vs JSON Tools

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

JSON Tools

This app transforms data between various formats like XLSX, CSV, XML, and JSON. It offers conversion, validation, viewing, and optimization tools for efficient data management.

Highlights
  • XLSX to JSON conversion
  • CSV to JSON conversion
  • XML to JSON conversion
  • JSON to CSV, XML, XLSX conversion
  • JSON validation
  • JSON minification
  • JSON viewing
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Transform data effortlessly with JSON Tools: XLSX CSV to JSON. This versatile app allows you to convert, validate, view, and manage JSON files with ease, saving you time and ensuring accuracy in your data workflows. Whether working with XLSX, CSV, XML, or JSON formats, JSON Tools provides comprehensive solutions for developers, data analysts, and anyone handling JSON data. Key Tools: XLSX to JSON Converter: Seamlessly convert Excel files to JSON. CSV to JSON Converter: Easily transform CSV data into JSON format. XML to JSON Converter: Convert XML files to JSON for versatile data use. JSON to CSV, XML, XLSX: Quickly convert JSON data back to various formats. JSON Validator: Ensure your JSON files are properly structured and error-free. JSON Minify: Optimize your JSON files for faster loading and performance. JSON Viewer: View and analyze JSON data in a user-friendly format. Why JSON Tools? JSON Tools: XLSX CSV to JSON simplifies complex data conversions, making it easy to work across multiple data formats. Whether you’re a developer managing JSON integrations or an analyst needing accurate data transformation, JSON Tools ensures that your data is always organized, valid, and ready to use. Key Features: Efficient Data Conversion: Handle all major JSON conversion needs in one app. Comprehensive JSON Support: Convert JSON to and from CSV, XML, and XLSX. Streamlined Validation & Minification: Validate JSON structures and minify files for optimized use. Developer-Friendly Interface: Designed for quick data manipulation, allowing smooth workflows. Accurate Data Processing: No more format errors—our tools provide clean, accurate results every time. Ideal for: Developers who need reliable JSON tools for integrations and API development. Data Analysts working with various data formats to gain insights. Technical Professionals managing large data sets and seeking precise conversion tools. Download JSON Tools: XLSX CSV to JSON today to streamline your data management processes and enjoy accurate, easy-to-use conversions.

Screenshots

CSVReader4 screens
JSON Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CSVReader at 60% against JSON Tools's 0%. CSVReader also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (118 vs 12). JSON Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. JSON Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CSVReader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSVReader has 118 ratings behind it against 12, 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 0% of JSON Tools's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CSVReader versus JSON Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSVReaderJSON Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (118 ratings) — better2.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better12
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotoki TakahashiMuhammad Awais Younas

Customer experience

CSVReader

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

JSON Tools

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CSVReader

One-time1
  • Remove ads$7.99
None

JSON Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CSVReader free?
CSVReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JSON Tools free?
JSON Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CSVReader or JSON Tools?
CSVReader is rated higher. CSVReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while JSON Tools averages 2.7 from 12 ratings.
Do CSVReader or JSON Tools have ads?
Both CSVReader and JSON Tools show ads.

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