# CSV Master vs The Spreadsheet App

The clearest difference is rating: The Spreadsheet App at 4.5 against CSV Master's 3.7. The Spreadsheet App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (372 vs 3). CSV Master's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CSV Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Spreadsheet App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Spreadsheet App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Spreadsheet App has 372 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CSV Master's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Spreadsheet App's.

CSV Master ships an update every 3 weeks, The Spreadsheet App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSV Master | The Spreadsheet App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-master/id1633580928/reviews) | **[4.5 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spreadsheet-app-sheets/id1671610440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **372** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazuhisa Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580882000) | [Henrik Kjær](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671456118) |

## What reviewers say

### CSV Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-master/id1633580928)

Edit and create CSV files with a spreadsheet-like interface. Syncs with cloud storage and supports custom delimiters. Offers dark mode for comfortable viewing and editing on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Edit and create CSV files, Spreadsheet-style table view, Cloud synchronization (iCloud), Import and export functionality, Customizable delimiters, Dark mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### The Spreadsheet App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spreadsheet-app-sheets/id1671610440)

Create, manage, and visualize data with a user-friendly spreadsheet application. Build custom functions, generate charts, and export reports to PDF. Ideal for budgeting, expense tracking, and data analysis on the go.

**Highlights:** User-defined functions, Data visualization with charts, PDF export, Drag and drop functionality, Undo/Redo, No registration required

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| One-time payment | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CSV Master free?

CSV Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Spreadsheet App free?

The Spreadsheet App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CSV Master or The Spreadsheet App?

The Spreadsheet App is rated higher. CSV Master averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Spreadsheet App averages 4.5 from 372 ratings.

### Do CSV Master or The Spreadsheet App have ads?

CSV Master shows ads; The Spreadsheet App does not.

### Which is updated more often, CSV Master or The Spreadsheet App?

CSV Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Spreadsheet App every 4 days. Most recently, CSV Master was updated on August 11, 2026 and The Spreadsheet App on September 28, 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.*