# CSV Reader & Editor vs Spreadsheet

The clearest difference is ads: CSV Reader & Editor at none against Spreadsheet's shown. CSV Reader & Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Spreadsheet's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CSV Reader & Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Spreadsheet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CSV Reader & Editor ships an update every 3 days, Spreadsheet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSV Reader & Editor | Spreadsheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Size | 7 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hue Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716687307) | [YOU SEUNGMIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884590037) |

## What reviewers say

### CSV Reader & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-reader-and-editor-smart-csv/id6787419407)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Spreadsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spreadsheet-xlsx-and-csv-editor/id6816473520)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spreadsheet Premium Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Spreadsheet Premium Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CSV Reader & Editor free?

CSV Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spreadsheet free?

Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CSV Reader & Editor or Spreadsheet have ads?

Spreadsheet shows ads; CSV Reader & Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, CSV Reader & Editor or Spreadsheet?

CSV Reader & Editor ships an update every 3 days, and Spreadsheet every 9 days. Most recently, CSV Reader & Editor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Spreadsheet on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*