CSVReader vs ID Pocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Edit CSV and TSV files
- Import files with various character codes
- Sort columns
- Filter data by conditions
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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.
ID Pocket
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Keep important documents organized for yourself and your family. Save details and photos, find what you need, and keep track of expiration dates—all in one place. ORGANIZE YOUR DOCUMENTS Save passports, driver’s licenses, immigration documents, health cards, insurance details, and more. Add notes and up to 10 photos per document. Find records by person, country, or document type. ADD PHOTOS OR TYPE IT IN Take photos, choose from your library, or enter details manually. Scan supported documents on your device to save time, then review and edit the details before saving. STAY AHEAD OF EXPIRATIONS See which documents are expired or due to expire soon. Get optional reminders without showing document numbers in notifications. KEEP PERSONAL DETAILS PRIVATE No ID Pocket account is needed. Documents are stored on your device, and scanning happens on your device. Use Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode to lock the app. Hide sensitive details and keep them out of the app switcher. No ads or cross-app tracking. BACK UP AND SYNC WITH PRO Create encrypted backups and use optional iCloud sync to keep your documents up to date across your devices. FREE AND PRO Start with your own profile and up to five documents for free. Pro adds unlimited documents, additional people, PDF export, custom expiration reminders, appearance options, encrypted backups, and iCloud sync. Monthly and yearly plans are available in the app. ID Pocket helps you organize documents. It does not replace original documents or verify identity or authenticity. Terms of Use: https://wangdevstudio.github.io/id-pocket-na-legal/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ID Pocket at none against CSVReader's shown. ID Pocket also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). CSVReader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CSVReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ID Pocket sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CSVReader ships an update every 2 months, ID Pocket every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CSVReader | ID Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motoki Takahashi | 盼 王 |
In-app purchases
CSVReader
- Remove ads$7.99
ID Pocket
- Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$14.991 Year









