# Calculator SpreadSheet Lite vs CSVReader

The clearest difference is rating: CSVReader at 4.6 against Calculator SpreadSheet Lite's 3.0. CSVReader also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 2) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). Calculator SpreadSheet Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CSVReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator SpreadSheet Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

CSVReader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSVReader has 118 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Calculator SpreadSheet Lite's written reviews are positive against 60% of CSVReader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator SpreadSheet Lite | CSVReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-spreadsheet-lite/id634209123/reviews) | **[4.6 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csvreader/id1436914219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **118** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juancho Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/306380743) | [Motoki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411233238) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator SpreadSheet Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-spreadsheet-lite/id634209123)

This app combines the ease of a traditional calculator with the power of a spreadsheet. It allows users to perform calculations and manage data in a spreadsheet format, even viewing files created with a full version.

**Highlights:** Traditional calculator functionality, Basic spreadsheet functions, View calculation sheets from full version, Store unlimited calculation sheets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator SpreadSheet Lite free?

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

### Is CSVReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator SpreadSheet Lite or CSVReader?

CSVReader is rated higher. Calculator SpreadSheet Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CSVReader averages 4.6 from 118 ratings.

### Do Calculator SpreadSheet Lite or CSVReader have ads?

CSVReader shows ads; Calculator SpreadSheet Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator SpreadSheet Lite or CSVReader?

Calculator SpreadSheet Lite ships an update every 2 months, and CSVReader every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator SpreadSheet Lite was updated on October 1, 2026 and CSVReader on October 1, 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.*