Comparison

CSV Easy vs CSV Viewer

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

Head to head
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/)

About

CSV Viewer

Easily open, view, and analyze CSV files on your mobile device. Search, sort, and visualize your data with built-in charts, all while working offline. Offers advanced features for professional CSV management.

Highlights
  • Open CSV files from Files app
  • Fast table view for large files
  • Search across all rows and columns
  • Sort columns with one tap
  • Pinch to zoom tables
  • Built-in charts and graphs
  • Works fully offline
Features
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CSV Viewer lets you open, view, and analyze CSV files easily on your iPhone or iPad. Import CSV files, search data, sort columns, zoom tables, and view charts — all offline. Key Features • Open CSV files from Files • Fast table view for large CSVs • Search across all rows and columns • Sort columns with one tap • Pinch to zoom in and out • Clean row detail view • Built-in charts and graphs • Dark mode support • Works fully offline • No ads Premium Unlocks No Daily limit - open & view as many csv files as you like. Simple. Fast. Made for real CSV work.

Screenshots

CSV Easy4 screens
CSV Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CSV Viewer at none against CSV Easy's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CSV Easy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CSV Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
CSV Easy versus CSV Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSV EasyCSV Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSebastin MichaelShota Sukhiashvili

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CSV Easy

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

CSV Viewer

One-time1
  • Premium.$5.99

Questions

Is CSV Easy free?
CSV Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSV Viewer free?
CSV Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CSV Easy or CSV Viewer have ads?
CSV Easy shows ads; CSV Viewer does not.

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