# CSV Lite vs WinZip

The clearest difference is rating: WinZip at 4.3 against CSV Lite's 1.5. WinZip also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). CSV Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WinZip sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. CSV Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

WinZip holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WinZip has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of CSV Lite's written reviews are positive against 20% of WinZip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CSV Lite ships an update every 4 weeks, WinZip every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSV Lite | WinZip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-lite/id294650744/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winzip-1-zip-and-unzip-tool/id500637987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.0% of reviews** | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/developer/286776954) | [WinZip Computing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/389735097) |

## What reviewers say

### CSV Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-lite/id294650744)

Access and organize your data offline with this utility app. Search, sort, and visualize your collections from CSV files imported from various sources. Ideal for managing libraries, databases, or any list on the go.

**Highlights:** Offline data access, Search and sort functionality, Import CSV files from cloud storage, Support for links and images, Customizable data visualization, Handles multiple files and languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WinZip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winzip-1-zip-and-unzip-tool/id500637987)

This app is a powerful file manager for creating, extracting, and sharing compressed files. It supports various formats and integrates with cloud storage services for easy file management and secure sharing.

**Highlights:** Create and extract Zip and Zipx files, Open Zip, Zipx, 7z, RAR, and LHA files, Encrypt files with AES encryption, Share files via email and social media, Integrate with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, View common document and image file types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WinZip iOS Pro | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Awesome
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 🔒 Paywalls basic features
- 🐛 Unstable after updates
- 🐛 Difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to open files
- Unable to unzip files
- Freezes when accessing certain features
- Corrupts files during extraction

**Requested features**

- Allow zipping of entire folders
- Improve integration with cloud storage
- Add more compression formats support
- Simplify user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CSV Lite free?

CSV Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WinZip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CSV Lite or WinZip?

WinZip is rated higher. CSV Lite averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WinZip averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do CSV Lite or WinZip have ads?

Neither CSV Lite nor WinZip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CSV Lite or WinZip?

CSV Lite ships an update every 4 weeks, and WinZip every 3 months. Most recently, CSV Lite was updated on November 10, 2026 and WinZip on November 10, 2026.

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