# CSVReader vs Spreadsheet

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CSVReader | Spreadsheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csvreader/id1436914219/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-edit-xlsx-sheets/id6759741840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motoki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411233238) | [ENGINES STUDIO LAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686902830) |

## 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 |


### Spreadsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-edit-xlsx-sheets/id6759741840)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spreadsheet PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spreadsheet Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*