# CSEntry CSPro Data Entry

> Use CSEntry for computer assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) surveys.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.census.cspro.csentry](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.census.cspro.csentry)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gov.census.cspro.csentry`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** US Census Bureau
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,191,520
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (1,726 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.1.4-20260831
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2014-09-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.census.cspro.csentry)
- **Website:** [http://www.census.gov/population/international/software/cspro](http://www.census.gov/population/international/software/cspro)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.csprousers.org/privacy/privacy-policy.html](https://www.csprousers.org/privacy/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

CSEntry CSPro Data Entry is a powerful Chrome extension designed for computer assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) surveys. It integrates with the CSPro suite to allow users to design, create, and test census and survey questionnaires easily on Windows platforms, and then collect data efficiently on Android phones and tablets.

Key features include interactive map displays available offline and online, automatic synchronization of questionnaires and collected data via CSWeb, Bluetooth, Dropbox, or FTP, and compatibility with popular data export formats such as Excel, Stata, and SPSS. The tool supports advanced survey functionalities like skip patterns, robust error and consistency checking, repeating question blocks (rosters), panel surveys with reference files, multiple language options, and the ability to implement complex logic using the CSPro programming language.

## Rankings

- #61,896 — Overall
- #5 — data entry

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `gov.census.cspro.csentry.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the app for data-entry usefulness and suitability for research/census work, with a clear interface and fast performance. However, recurring concerns include device compatibility issues on certain hardware and ambiguous update behavior (not updating vs automatic updates). Overall, the app is viewed positively, especially for data collection workflows, but users note practical caveats around device support and update handling.

### Pros

- Very useful for digital data collection and data entry.
- Clear, simple, and easy-to-understand interface.
- Reliable and fast performance.
- Good for research and census data analysis.

### Cons

- Compatibility/launch issues on some devices (e.g., Lenovo tablets) causing it to not work properly.
- Update behavior is unclear or problematic for some users (not updating vs automatic updates).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.census.cspro.csentry)