Comparison

SheetBox vs CANviewer

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

Head to head
About

SheetBox

This app connects your spreadsheet data to your automations. Easily read, append, and update information from Numbers, Excel, and Google Sheets within your workflows.

Highlights
  • Read Numbers spreadsheets in Shortcuts
  • Read Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheets in Shortcuts
  • Read Google Sheets in Shortcuts
  • Append rows to Google Sheets
  • Update data in Google Sheets
  • Create powerful automations with spreadsheet data
Features
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Unlock the Power of Your Spreadsheet Data with Shortcuts SheetBox is the bridge between Shortcuts and your Numbers, Googel Sheets, or Excel spreadsheets, allowing you to read data from your files. Whether you're tracking expenses, managing projects, or analyzing data, SheetBox makes it easy to access and use that information in your Shortcuts. What You Can Do with SheetBox: • Read data from Numbers spreadsheets directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx format) directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Append rows to Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Update existing data in Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Create powerful automations using your spreadsheet data • Build custom workflows that integrate with your existing spreadsheets SheetBox comes with a 14-day free trial period so you can experience the full power of the app before purchasing. Download SheetBox today and unlock the potential of your spreadsheet data with the power of Shortcuts! Note: Currently supports Numbers, Google Sheets, and Excel (.xlsx) files. Additional spreadsheet formats may come in future updates.

About

CANviewer

Features
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CANviewer is a CAN log viewing tool designed for automotive electronics, ECU debugging, and field analysis. You can import ASC and BLF CAN logs on iPhone, quickly view message time, CAN ID, direction, channel, DLC, and data bytes, and filter the messages you need by CAN ID, Rx/Tx, and channel. After importing a DBC file, CANviewer can decode raw CAN data based on the signal definitions in the DBC file, convert hexadecimal data into physical values, and plot signal trends over time. Key features: - Import and view ASC / BLF CAN logs - Filter messages by CAN ID, Rx/Tx, and channel - Import DBC files and parse messages and signals - Decode CAN data into physical signal values - Compare multiple signal curves - View curves in combined or separate charts - Display X/Y axes, units, and data ranges - Tap a curve to inspect the exact time and value - Works offline; imported files are not uploaded Use cases: - Quickly inspect CAN logs in the field - Analyze ECU signal trends - Validate DBC signal definitions - Support vehicle debugging and troubleshooting - Assist engineers during road tests, business trips, and service work CANviewer is not intended to replace complex desktop tools. It is a lightweight and direct mobile tool for CAN log viewing and signal analysis.

Screenshots

SheetBox4 screens
CANviewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SheetBox at every 9 days against CANviewer's every 3 weeks. SheetBox also leads on device support (3 vs 1). CANviewer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SheetBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CANviewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SheetBox ships an update every 9 days, CANviewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SheetBox versus CANviewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSheetBoxCANviewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIBRAHIM-ALEXANDRU ABDO洋 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SheetBox

One-time1
  • SheetBox License$3.99
1 purchases

CANviewer

One-time1
  • CAN Log Viewer Pro$3.99

Questions

Is SheetBox free?
SheetBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CANviewer free?
CANviewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SheetBox or CANviewer have ads?
Neither SheetBox nor CANviewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SheetBox or CANviewer?
SheetBox ships an update every 9 days, and CANviewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, SheetBox was updated on October 24, 2026 and CANviewer on October 4, 2026.

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