# myTextViewer vs JSON Formatter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myTextViewer at 53% against JSON Formatter's 0%. myTextViewer also leads on ratings volume (157 vs 4) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). JSON Formatter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

myTextViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 157 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of JSON Formatter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | myTextViewer | JSON Formatter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-formatter/id1422163030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) | [Robert Surrette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275141689) |

## What reviewers say

### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241)

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

**Highlights:** Open any text, code, or log file, Syntax highlighting for common formats, Line numbers display, Light and dark viewing themes, Share option integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


### JSON Formatter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-formatter/id1422163030)

This utility helps you format and view JSON strings with clear, readable indentation. It offers both light and dark themes for a comfortable viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Pretty print JSON, Readable indentation, Light mode, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myTextViewer free?

myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JSON Formatter free?

JSON Formatter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myTextViewer or JSON Formatter?

myTextViewer is rated higher. myTextViewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while JSON Formatter averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do myTextViewer or JSON Formatter have ads?

Neither myTextViewer nor JSON Formatter shows ads.

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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.*