Comparison

myTextViewer vs JSON Tools

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

Head to head
About

myTextViewer

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
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Open any text, source code, config, or log file on your iPhone or iPad in seconds — even when iOS Mail or the Files app says the format is unsupported. Whether someone just emailed you a server .log, a .yaml deployment config, a .cfg or .ini file, or a Python/JSON script, myTextViewer opens it cleanly with offline syntax highlighting, line numbers, and instant in-file search. No accounts. No cloud uploads. And zero ads while you are reading a file. WHY DEVELOPERS, SYSADMINS & POWER USERS KEEP IT INSTALLED • Opens Anything Text-Based — Unknown or non-standard file extensions (.log, .cfg, .conf, .diag, .env, .ini, .dat, .sql, .md, .toml, and more) open directly as readable text instead of hitting an "unsupported file" dead end. • 100% Offline Syntax Highlighting — Automatic syntax coloring for Python, JSON, YAML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, C/C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Shell scripts, SQL, and more. Use the toolbar menu (‹/›) to switch languages or view as Plain Text, remembered automatically per file extension. • Fast In-File Search — Jump straight to the error or config key you need with live match counting ("3 of 12") and next/previous navigation. • Your File Library on the Home Screen — Every file you open is saved to your searchable home screen library so you can reopen it anytime with a single tap, or tap "+" to import files directly from the Files app. • Comfortable Reading Anywhere — Switch between Light, Dark, and System appearance in place without losing your scroll position. Toggle line numbers and pinch-to-zoom with a tap. • Smart Encoding & Large File Support — Cleanly reads UTF-8, UTF-16, BOM-prefixed logs, Windows-1252, and multi-megabyte log files without garbled characters or freezes. • 100% On-Device Privacy — Your files never leave your device. Decoding, syntax highlighting, and search run entirely locally on your iPhone or iPad. TWO EASY WAYS TO OPEN A FILE 1. From Mail, Files, Slack, or Messages: Tap Share on any attachment or file and choose myTextViewer. It opens right away and stays in your library for next time. 2. Directly Inside myTextViewer: Tap "+" in the top-right corner of the home screen to pick and open any file from your device or iCloud Drive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JSON Tools

This app transforms data between various formats like XLSX, CSV, XML, and JSON. It offers conversion, validation, viewing, and optimization tools for efficient data management.

Highlights
  • XLSX to JSON conversion
  • CSV to JSON conversion
  • XML to JSON conversion
  • JSON to CSV, XML, XLSX conversion
  • JSON validation
  • JSON minification
  • JSON viewing
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Transform data effortlessly with JSON Tools: XLSX CSV to JSON. This versatile app allows you to convert, validate, view, and manage JSON files with ease, saving you time and ensuring accuracy in your data workflows. Whether working with XLSX, CSV, XML, or JSON formats, JSON Tools provides comprehensive solutions for developers, data analysts, and anyone handling JSON data. Key Tools: XLSX to JSON Converter: Seamlessly convert Excel files to JSON. CSV to JSON Converter: Easily transform CSV data into JSON format. XML to JSON Converter: Convert XML files to JSON for versatile data use. JSON to CSV, XML, XLSX: Quickly convert JSON data back to various formats. JSON Validator: Ensure your JSON files are properly structured and error-free. JSON Minify: Optimize your JSON files for faster loading and performance. JSON Viewer: View and analyze JSON data in a user-friendly format. Why JSON Tools? JSON Tools: XLSX CSV to JSON simplifies complex data conversions, making it easy to work across multiple data formats. Whether you’re a developer managing JSON integrations or an analyst needing accurate data transformation, JSON Tools ensures that your data is always organized, valid, and ready to use. Key Features: Efficient Data Conversion: Handle all major JSON conversion needs in one app. Comprehensive JSON Support: Convert JSON to and from CSV, XML, and XLSX. Streamlined Validation & Minification: Validate JSON structures and minify files for optimized use. Developer-Friendly Interface: Designed for quick data manipulation, allowing smooth workflows. Accurate Data Processing: No more format errors—our tools provide clean, accurate results every time. Ideal for: Developers who need reliable JSON tools for integrations and API development. Data Analysts working with various data formats to gain insights. Technical Professionals managing large data sets and seeking precise conversion tools. Download JSON Tools: XLSX CSV to JSON today to streamline your data management processes and enjoy accurate, easy-to-use conversions.

Screenshots

myTextViewer4 screens
JSON Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myTextViewer at 53% against JSON Tools's 0%. myTextViewer also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (159 vs 12). JSON Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myTextViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 159 ratings behind it against 12, 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 Tools's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
myTextViewer versus JSON Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTextViewerJSON Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (159 ratings) — better2.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings159 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaniv KalskyMuhammad Awais Younas

Customer experience

myTextViewer

All ratings159 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative39.8%

JSON Tools

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

myTextViewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Text files cannot be opened
  • Help screen appears instead of file content
  • No response when sharing files to app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search/find function within documents
  • File editing capabilities
  • Remove ads or ad-free option
  • Support for action extensions
  • Better file import options
Show 2 more
  • Plain English display instead of code format
  • Export functionality

JSON Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

None

JSON Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSON Tools free?
JSON Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myTextViewer or JSON Tools?
myTextViewer is rated higher. myTextViewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while JSON Tools averages 2.7 from 12 ratings.
Do myTextViewer or JSON Tools have ads?
Both myTextViewer and JSON Tools show ads.

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