Comparison

CSVReader vs Spreadsheet

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

Spreadsheet

Edit and manage spreadsheet files like XLSX, XLS, and CSV offline on your iPhone and iPad. Features include over 300 formulas, formatting options, chart creation, and templates. Save your work automatically.

Highlights
  • Offline editing for XLSX, XLS, CSV
  • 300+ built-in formulas
  • Comprehensive formatting tools
  • Chart creation (bar, line, pie)
  • Pre-built templates
  • Import and export options (PDF, XLSX, CSV)
  • Automatic saving
Features
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Open, edit, and save spreadsheets right on your iPhone and iPad — no internet connection required. Spreadsheet lets you work with XLSX, XLS, and CSV files effortlessly. Whether you need to update a budget, review an invoice, or organize data on the go, everything works offline with automatic saving so you never lose your work. FEATURES - Open & Edit: Full support for XLSX, XLS, and CSV file formats - Formulas: 300+ built-in formulas including SUM, AVERAGE, VLOOKUP, IF, and more - Formatting: Bold, italic, colors, borders, cell merging, number formats - Charts: Create bar, line, pie, and area charts from your data - Templates: Budget planners, invoice generators, expense trackers, and more - Import & Export: Share as PDF, XLSX, or CSV via email, AirDrop, or Files - Offline First: Works completely offline — edit anywhere, anytime - Autosave: Never lose your progress with automatic background saving PERFECT FOR - Personal budgets and expense tracking - Business invoices and inventory management - Student projects and data analysis - Quick edits to spreadsheets received via email - Viewing and annotating reports on the go Try the app for free. A subscription or in-app purchase may be required to unlock unlimited access. Privacy Policy: https://enginesstudio.tech/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://enginesstudio.tech/terms

Screenshots

CSVReader4 screens
Spreadsheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spreadsheet at none against CSVReader's shown. Spreadsheet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). CSVReader's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Spreadsheet sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spreadsheet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSVReader has 118 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CSVReader ships an update monthly, Spreadsheet weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CSVReader versus Spreadsheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSVReaderSpreadsheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (118 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotoki TakahashiENGINES STUDIO LAB

Customer experience

CSVReader

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

Spreadsheet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CSVReader

One-time1
  • Remove ads$7.99
5 purchases

Spreadsheet

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Spreadsheet PRO$4.997 Days
  • Spreadsheet Pro$8.991 Month
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  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is CSVReader free?
CSVReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spreadsheet free?
Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CSVReader or Spreadsheet?
Spreadsheet is rated higher. CSVReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Spreadsheet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CSVReader or Spreadsheet have ads?
CSVReader shows ads; Spreadsheet does not.
Which is updated more often, CSVReader or Spreadsheet?
CSVReader ships an update monthly, and Spreadsheet weekly. Most recently, CSVReader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spreadsheet on October 24, 2026.

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