Comparison

Export Contacts to CSV vs CSV Easy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Export Contacts to CSV

Features
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- Export your Contacts including data from the Notes field to a CSV file quickly and easily. - Share the CSV file via Email, Messages, AirDrop, Dropbox, etc. - Open the CSV file in Excel, Numbers, or other spreadsheet apps. The CSV file format is supported by almost all spreadsheet and database management systems as a data interchange format. This includes Apple Numbers, Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, and Apache OpenOffice Calc, etc. SAFE AND PRIVATE All data will remain on your device and will never be uploaded to a server.

About

CSV Easy

Features
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CSV Easy is a powerful CSV and TSV file editor designed for iPhone and iPad users who need to view, edit, and manage data files on the go. Built with privacy in mind, all operations happen locally on your device with no data ever leaving your phone. CORE FEATURES Edit CSV and TSV Files Open comma-separated and tab-separated files with automatic format detection. Edit cells, add rows and columns, and save changes instantly. Handles improperly formatted files that other apps reject. Advanced Data Tools - Filter rows with multiple conditions across columns - Sort data by single or multiple columns - Find and replace with regular expression support - Column statistics and data insights - Date and number format conversion Professional Editing - Drag and drop to reorder rows and columns - Hide unnecessary columns for cleaner views - Resize rows and columns to fit your data - Copy, cut, paste, and fill operations - Text transformations: trim whitespace, enclose text, escape HTML - Support for up to 10 header rows and columns Import and Export - Open files from Files app, email, or other apps - Export to PDF for sharing and printing - Save as CSV or TSV formats - Preserve data integrity including leading zeros and exact formatting - Progress indicators for large file operations Privacy and Performance - Zero network communication - No analytics or tracking - No account required - All processing happens on your device - Works completely offline - Fast performance even with large datasets iPad Optimized - Full Split View and Slide Over support - Landscape and portrait orientations - Keyboard shortcuts for productivity - Touch-optimized interface FREEMIUM MODEL The free version lets you explore all features with a 20-row display limit and viewing-only mode. Upgrade once with a single in-app purchase to unlock: - Unlimited row display - Full editing and saving capabilities - All premium features forever - No subscription required PERFECT FOR - Business professionals managing client data - Students analyzing datasets for projects - Researchers working with survey results - Developers testing CSV imports - Anyone who needs spreadsheet functionality without Excel - Users concerned about data privacy - People working offline or in low-connectivity areas TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES - Automatic CSV parameter detection - Smart recognition of numbers and dates - Preservation of leading zeros and formatting - ICU regular expressions for pattern matching - Email, phone, and URL pattern detection - Undo and redo for all operations - Dark mode support - Universal app for iPhone and iPad CSV Easy respects your privacy and data. No servers, no cloud, no tracking. Just a fast, reliable tool for working with data files on iOS. Terms of Use (EULA) (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Export Contacts to CSV2 screens
CSV Easy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CSV Easy at Free against Export Contacts to CSV's $0.99. Export Contacts to CSV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

CSV Easy is free to download; Export Contacts to CSV costs $0.99 up front. CSV Easy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Export Contacts to CSV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Export Contacts to CSV versus CSV Easy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExport Contacts to CSVCSV Easy
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreet Coder LLCSebastin Michael

In-app purchases

None

Export Contacts to CSV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CSV Easy

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Export Contacts to CSV free?
Export Contacts to CSV costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSV Easy free?
CSV Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Export Contacts to CSV or CSV Easy have ads?
CSV Easy shows ads; Export Contacts to CSV does not.

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