Comparison

PasteMe vs Jayson

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

Head to head
About

PasteMe

Effortlessly share code, logs, or text snippets to Pastebin with a shareable link. Features syntax highlighting, custom names, visibility controls, and full account support. Enjoy a secure, encrypted experience with a modern design.

Highlights
  • Paste to Pastebin instantly
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Custom paste names
  • Visibility controls
  • Full Pastebin.com account support
  • Dark mode support
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NO SUBSCRIPTIONS - PAY ONCE, OWN FOREVER Sharing code, logs, or text snippets just got effortless. PasteMe lets you paste anything to Pastebin in seconds and instantly get a shareable link with no friction, no fuss. Features that actually matter: syntax highlighting for clean code display, custom paste names, visibility controls, and smart defaults for your preferred programming language. Manage all your pastes in one place with full Pastebin.com account support. Dark mode and the latest liquid glass design language are all supported! Security built in. All traffic is encrypted, your login stays private, and we never store your credentials. Use a strong password and you're set. Perfect for developers sharing code, troubleshooting with teammates, or quickly posting anything that needs a direct link. Note: Pastebin's API doesn't support editing pastes through third-party apps. If that's important to you, request it directly from Pastebin. Questions? Reach out: contact@randusoft.ro

About

Jayson

This app allows you to view and edit JSON files directly on your device. It offers features like tabbed browsing, split-screen comparisons, and integration with Siri Shortcuts and the Share Sheet for easy JSON parsing and management.

Highlights
  • Browse JSON files
  • Table or syntax highlighted text view
  • Tabbed interface
  • Multiple splits for comparison
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Share Sheet Actions
  • URL schemes
Features
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Jayson is a JSON viewer and editor for iPhone and iPad. Browse JSON as a structure, edit values, and save your changes back to the file. Whether you're inspecting an API response, checking a config file, or making a quick fix on the go, Jayson turns raw JSON into something you can actually read and change. BROWSE AND EDIT - Open JSON files stored on your device or in iCloud Drive. - Toggle between a structured table view and syntax highlighted text. - Add new values and keys, and save your changes back to the file. - Parse text or the contents of a URL from your clipboard into JSON. - Highlight a key from a child of an array to get a quick overview of your data. TABS, SPLITS, AND WINDOWS - Switch between files, or different objects in a single file, using tabs. - Compare JSON in a single file or across files using multiple splits. - Open multiple windows on the iPad. WORKS WITH SHORTCUTS Jayson integrates with Shortcuts, which comes in handy for debugging API calls, previewing JSON files, and building workflows around JSON. - Pass a response from Get Contents of URL to Jayson to see how it is structured. - Open JSON as a document you keep working on, or as a temporary preview. - Format JSON and hand the result to the next action, using spaces or tabs. FREE, WITH AN OPTIONAL UPGRADE Jayson's core functionality is free. Browsing, editing, saving, splits, Shortcuts, and working with up to two tabs at a time cost nothing. A one-time in-app purchase enables having more than two tabs open at once, switching between light and dark themes, and personalizing the app icon, accent color and type icons. One purchase, no subscription.

Screenshots

PasteMe4 screens
Jayson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jayson at Free against PasteMe's $2.99. Jayson also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). PasteMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads, chart position 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

Jayson is free to download; PasteMe costs $2.99 up front. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PasteMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jayson holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jayson has 425 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PasteMe's written reviews are positive against 81% of Jayson's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PasteMe ships an update every 7 months, Jayson every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PasteMe versus Jayson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteMeJayson
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.5 (425 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews80.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16425 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#71 — better#85
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB41 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRanduSoft SRLSimon B. Støvring

Customer experience

PasteMe

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Jayson

All ratings425 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

PasteMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Jayson

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes when opening large JSON files (89MB+)
  • Crashes on regular use despite functionality
  • Device freezing for extended periods
  • Safari compatibility broken in recent updates
  • Navigation back through JSON structure is unreliable
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  • Accidental file exit when attempting to navigate

Requested features

9 requests
  • Search/find functionality within files
  • JSON editing and modification capabilities
  • XML format support
  • Split-view for comparing different arrays
  • Export functionality for edited JSON
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  • Comment recognition in JSON files
  • Plain text editor option
  • Improved file size handling for large documents
  • Better navigation controls on mobile devices

In-app purchases

None

PasteMe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Jayson

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99

Questions

Is PasteMe free?
PasteMe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jayson free?
Jayson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PasteMe or Jayson?
Jayson is rated higher. PasteMe averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Jayson averages 4.5 from 425 ratings.
Do PasteMe or Jayson have ads?
Neither PasteMe nor Jayson shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PasteMe or Jayson?
PasteMe ships an update every 7 months, and Jayson every 3 weeks. Most recently, PasteMe was updated on October 1, 2026 and Jayson on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, PasteMe or Jayson?
PasteMe currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and Jayson at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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