Comparison

CSVReader vs MBOX Viewer

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

MBOX Viewer

Easily open, convert, and export MBOX email archives to various formats like PDF, EML, HTML, or TXT. This app offers fast performance for large files, batch conversion, and robust search capabilities. It prioritizes user privacy with 100% offline functionality and no account requirement.

Highlights
  • MBOX to PDF, EML, HTML, TXT conversion
  • Batch email export
  • Fast performance for large archives
  • Search and filter emails
  • View and extract attachments
  • Cross-device access with one subscription
  • 100% offline functionality
Features
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The easiest way to convert, open, and export MBOX archives on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ONE SUBSCRIPTION. ALL YOUR DEVICES. Access all premium features across your Apple devices with a single subscription. No ads, no hidden fees—just full support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. CONVERT & ACCESS YOUR EMAIL ARCHIVES Easily convert MBOX files to PDF, EML, HTML, or TXT for sharing, backup, or documentation. Open and browse your email archives with a fast, reliable viewer designed for large files. Whether it’s a Gmail Takeout, Thunderbird backup, or legacy archive, your emails are ready in seconds. CORE FEATURES • MBOX Conversion: Export emails to PDF, EML, HTML, or TXT • Batch Export: Convert multiple emails quickly and efficiently • Fast Performance: Handles large, multi-gigabyte archives smoothly • Search & Filter: Find emails by sender, subject, date, or keyword • Attachment Support: View and extract attachments easily • Cross-Device Access: One subscription for iPhone, iPad, and Mac PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device—always. • 100% Offline: No uploads, no cloud processing • No Account Required: Start instantly • Zero Tracking: Your data is never collected PERFECT FOR • Gmail Takeout and email backups • Converting emails for sharing or records • Legal, compliance, or offline review • Accessing old email archives Compatibility: Supports standard MBOX (mboxrd) formats Need help or have feedback? Contact us at admin@yenpi.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CSVReader4 screens
MBOX Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MBOX Viewer at 100% against CSVReader's 60%. MBOX Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CSVReader's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (119 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases 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 MBOX Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MBOX Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSVReader has 119 ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of MBOX Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CSVReader ships an update monthly, MBOX Viewer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CSVReader versus MBOX Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSVReaderMBOX Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (119 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotoki Takahashi延平 陈

Customer experience

CSVReader

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

MBOX Viewer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CSVReader

One-time1
  • Remove ads$7.99
3 purchases

MBOX Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • MBOX Viewer & Converter Premium$19.99

Questions

Is CSVReader free?
CSVReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MBOX Viewer free?
MBOX Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CSVReader or MBOX Viewer?
MBOX Viewer is rated higher. CSVReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while MBOX Viewer averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do CSVReader or MBOX Viewer have ads?
CSVReader shows ads; MBOX Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, CSVReader or MBOX Viewer?
CSVReader ships an update monthly, and MBOX Viewer every 5 days. Most recently, CSVReader was updated on November 2, 2026 and MBOX Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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