Comparison

RowSwift vs CSVly

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

Head to head
About

RowSwift

Analyze and visualize comma-separated files directly on your device. Inspect CSV structures, summarize columns with key statistics, and create various charts like histograms and scatter plots. Filter large datasets and export charts or modified data.

Highlights
  • CSV file import from various sources
  • Column statistical summaries
  • Multiple chart types (histogram, box-plot, scatter-plot, pie, line)
  • Row filtering for large datasets
  • Chart export as PNG
  • Data export to CSV
Features
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RowSwift lets you explore and analyse comma-separated files right on your device. Open a CSV from Files, iCloud Drive, a URL, or the clipboard and inspect its structure. The app summarises each column by showing counts, unique values, minimum and maximum, mean, and quartiles. You can switch between histogram, box-plot, scatter-plot, pie chart, and line views to understand distributions and relationships. When a file is large, row filters help you focus on the portion that matters while keeping scrolling smooth. Any chart can be saved as a PNG, and data can be written back to CSV. All processing stays on your device. RowSwift collects no analytics and requires no account.

About

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

Screenshots

RowSwift4 screens
CSVly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RowSwift at none against CSVly's 3. RowSwift also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). CSVly's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support 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. CSVly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RowSwift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RowSwift ships an update every 2 weeks, CSVly every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RowSwift versus CSVly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowSwiftCSVly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan De Dios Santos RiveraLITTLE FOREST

In-app purchases

None

RowSwift

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CSVly

Subscriptions2
  • CSVly Pro+ Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • CSVly Pro+ Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • CSVly Pro$4.99

Questions

Is RowSwift free?
RowSwift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSVly free?
CSVly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RowSwift or CSVly have ads?
Neither RowSwift nor CSVly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RowSwift or CSVly?
RowSwift ships an update every 2 weeks, and CSVly every 5 months. Most recently, RowSwift was updated on October 5, 2026 and CSVly on October 5, 2026.

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