CSV Master vs CSVly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CSV Master
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.
- Edit and create CSV files
- Spreadsheet-style table view
- Cloud synchronization (iCloud)
- Import and export functionality
- Customizable delimiters
- Dark mode support
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Take control of your CSV files anytime and anywhere with this powerful and easy-to-use CSV editor and file viewer for iPhone and iPad. Whether you are managing contact lists, inventory data, log files, or spreadsheet exports, this app makes it effortless to view, create, and edit CSV files on the go. With a clean and intuitive interface, editing rows and columns is as simple as using a professional spreadsheet. Key Features - Seamless Editing and Creation: Open, modify, and save CSV files directly on your mobile device. - Spreadsheet Grid View: View your data in a clean, professional, table-style layout for easy reading. - Tap and Quick Navigate: Tap any cell to edit instantly and use the in-app navigation buttons to move up, down, left, or right smoothly. - Transparent Editing Overlay: View the full background sheet while editing a cell to keep track of your data context. - Advanced Encoding Support: Open files with different character encodings, including UTF-8 and Shift-JIS, to prevent broken text or text corruption. - Flexible Cloud Syncing: Works flawlessly with iCloud Drive and other major cloud storage providers to keep your files synced across all devices. - Custom Delimiters: Support for multiple delimiters including commas, tabs, semicolons, and spaces. - Easy Import and Export: Share your finished work via email, messages, or AirDrop instantly. - Dark Mode Support: Switch between light and dark themes for comfortable reading in low-light environments. Perfect for developers, data analysts, professionals, students, and anyone who works with structured text data. Download now to get your mobile solution for managing CSV files.
CSVly
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CSVly lets you create, view, and edit CSV files with a clean, distraction-free interface. Unlike heavy spreadsheet apps, CSVly stays simple: quick access, intuitive editing, and no lock-in. Core Features • Create new files or import existing CSVs • Mobile-optimized UI: Show up to 3 key columns plus an optional category, tap rows to view full details • intuitive editing, sort, search, and group items for easy organization • Save locally or sync with iCloud (Pro+ feature) • Organize with recent files and folders Advanced Features • Import/export CSV/TSV with multiple encodings (UTF-8, Shift_JIS, EUC-JP) • Copy tables as Markdown for notes or documentation • Switch between full table view and plain text view • Zoom and rotate for comfortable viewing on any screen From business and study to everyday task management, CSVly makes handling CSV files simple and seamless on your phone. * Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Privacy Policy: https://l-forest.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CSVly at none against CSV Master's shown. CSV Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and 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. CSV Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CSVly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CSV Master ships an update every 3 weeks, CSVly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CSV Master | CSVly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuhisa Kobayashi | LITTLE FOREST |
In-app purchases
CSV Master
- Remove Ads$4.99
CSVly
- CSVly Pro+ Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- CSVly Pro+ Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- CSVly Pro$4.99









