# CSVReader vs MBOX Viewer

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.

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.

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.

CSVReader ships an update monthly, MBOX Viewer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSVReader | MBOX Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csvreader/id1436914219/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbox-viewer-email-file-reader/id6760871775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motoki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411233238) | [延平 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833168926) |

## 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 |


### MBOX Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbox-viewer-email-file-reader/id6760871775)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| MBOX Viewer & Converter Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 31, 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.*