# PasteMe vs Jayson

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PasteMe | Jayson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasteme-pastebin-client/id1191488320/reviews) | **[4.5 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **425** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #91 |
| Size | 9 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [RanduSoft SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132039950) | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) |

## What reviewers say

### PasteMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasteme-pastebin-client/id1191488320)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jayson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive JSON editing interface
- 🎯 Perfect for FNF mod development and updates
- 📱 Excellent iOS implementation with native feel
- 🔧 Powerful JSON manipulation capabilities
- ⚡ Great Shortcuts and URL scheme integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
- ❌ Missing search functionality
- 📵 Safari browser support issues
- 🔒 Limited free features, paywall for advanced options

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Search/find functionality within files
- JSON editing and modification capabilities
- XML format support
- Split-view for comparing different arrays
- Export functionality for edited JSON


## Frequently asked 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 #74 in the App Store charts, and Jayson at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*