ODS Direct vs XLSX Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ODS Direct
Easily open and view .ods spreadsheet files directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a full spreadsheet experience, allowing you to browse sheets, search for data, and export to CSV. It offers a secure, offline solution for handling these unsupported file types.
- Full spreadsheet viewer
- Search within sheets
- Export to CSV
- Recent files access
- Direct opening from other apps
- Light & Dark mode
- Offline processing
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Have you ever received an .ods (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) file via email or a messaging app, only to find a blank screen when you tap on it? ODS Direct is the native solution to this problem. ODS Direct integrates seamlessly into your iPhone and iPad, letting you open and read .ods files instantly with a single tap — either directly from other apps or through the built-in file picker. But ODS Direct is more than a quick preview. Open a file inside the app for a full spreadsheet experience: Key Features: • Full spreadsheet viewer: Browse multiple sheets with tabs, keep row and column headers in view, and see original formatting — bold text, colors, alignment, and merged cells. • Search within sheets: Find any name or value instantly and jump between matches. • Export to CSV: Turn any sheet into a CSV file you can share or open elsewhere. • Recent files: Quickly reopen the spreadsheets you use most. • Two ways to open: Preview files instantly from Mail or messaging apps using Apple's Quick Look, or use the file picker to browse your device. • Light & Dark mode: Comfortable viewing in any lighting, with a built-in theme switch. • Try it right away: A sample spreadsheet is included, so you can explore every feature without needing a file of your own. • Privacy first: 100% offline. Your files are processed on your device and never leave it. • Bilingual: The interface automatically adapts to English or Turkish based on your device language. Stop struggling with unsupported spreadsheet files. Install ODS Direct today and view your documents securely.
XLSX Reader
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Open, view, and convert spreadsheet files with ease. XLSX Reader helps you access common spreadsheet formats wherever you are. Open XLSX, XLS, CSV, and ODS files, review their contents, and export documents as PDF files. Key features: - Open XLSX and XLS files - View CSV and ODS spreadsheets - Read documents with a clean, focused viewer - Convert spreadsheets to PDF - Save PDF files for later access - Share converted documents with other apps - Browse and manage your document files Whether you need to check a work document, review a report, inspect CSV data, or convert an ODS spreadsheet for sharing, XLSX Reader keeps the process simple. Download XLSX Reader and start viewing your spreadsheet files today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ODS Direct at none against XLSX Reader's 1. ODS Direct also leads on ads (none vs shown). XLSX Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. XLSX Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ODS Direct asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ODS Direct | XLSX Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Volkan Mutluer | KNIGHT TECH LABS LTD |
In-app purchases
ODS Direct
No in-app purchases
XLSX Reader
- Remove Ads$1.99
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