Comparison

myTextViewer vs JSON Viewer and Editor

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, code, or log file instantly. myTextViewer provides professional syntax highlighting and line numbers for professionals on the go. Did you recently get an email with a text file that you could not open? Was it because the format of the file doesn't fit any app that you have installed? Search no more - myTextViewer allows you to open any of these files in a text viewer. Simple, fast, easy, as 1 2 3! Just: 1. Click on a file (from the downloads/Files app) or an attachment (from email apps) 2. Using the Share option, select myTextViewer as the target app. 3. View your file Even better - It can color most common files/source code formats (python, c#, yaml, json, and much more!), so even if the default viewer can show you the text, you'll still get much more from opening files with myTextViewer. Also included: ・Light/Dark text viewing themes ・Show/Hide line numbers Enjoy!

About

JSON Viewer and Editor

This app allows users to view, edit, format, validate, compare, and convert JSON files with an intuitive interface. It offers features like tree and code views, a smart editor with live validation, and the ability to export to various formats. It also includes an API client and a JSON comparison tool.

Highlights
  • Tree and code view with syntax highlighting
  • Smart JSON editor with live validation
  • JSON fixer for repairing broken files
  • Export to PDF, Excel, YAML, CSV, XML
  • API client for sending HTTP requests
  • Side-by-side JSON comparison
  • JSON Schema validation and JSONPath querying
Features
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Open, inspect, edit and repair JSON files on your iPhone or iPad. JSON Viewer and Editor works offline, requires no account and keeps your documents on your device. VIEW JSON CLEARLY Browse objects and arrays in an expandable tree, search values and follow breadcrumb paths through deeply nested data. Switch to formatted code with syntax highlighting and line numbers whenever you need the raw document. EDIT AND REPAIR Edit JSON in the text editor or change values directly from the tree. Add, delete, duplicate and reorder nodes. JSON Fixer can repair common problems such as trailing commas, missing quotes and unquoted keys. COMPARE FILES Open two documents side by side and inspect additions, deletions and changed values. Import from Files, paste text or fetch JSON from a URL. VALIDATE AND QUERY Validate documents against JSON Schema Draft 7 and see useful error locations. Run JSONPath expressions and inspect matching values immediately. CONVERT AND EXPORT Convert JSON to YAML, CSV, XML or key-value text. Export results to PDF or Excel, save them to Files, print them or share them with another app. API AND HAR TOOLS Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE requests with custom headers and bodies. Inspect response status, timing and size, then open the response in the JSON viewer. HAR files open with a request summary for easier debugging. BUILT FOR REAL FILES • Open JSON documents directly from the Files app • Search, sort and navigate nested data • Resume your previous session • Save frequently used documents as favorites • Start from ready-made JSON templates • Use dark or light appearance • Work in 15 supported interface languages The free version includes the core viewer, formatter and editor and is supported by advertising. A one-time Pro purchase removes advertising and unlocks unlimited tabs, JSON Compare, schema validation, the API client and advanced conversion and export tools. There is no subscription. PURCHASES • JSONVEdit Pro Lifetime — $9.99, one payment • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • One-time purchase — no subscription and no renewals Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/jsonvedit/privacy-policy

Screenshots

myTextViewer3 screens
JSON Viewer and Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myTextViewer at none against JSON Viewer and Editor's 2. myTextViewer also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 33%). JSON Viewer and Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, monetization model 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. JSON Viewer and Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, JSON Viewer and Editor every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myTextViewer versus JSON Viewer and Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTextViewerJSON Viewer and Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (158 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings158 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaniv KalskySahana A S

Customer experience

myTextViewer

All ratings157 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative39.8%

JSON Viewer and Editor

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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
Show 3 more
  • 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 Viewer and Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

JSON Viewer and Editor

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • JSONVEdit Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSON Viewer and Editor free?
JSON Viewer and Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do myTextViewer or JSON Viewer and Editor have ads?
Neither myTextViewer nor JSON Viewer and Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or JSON Viewer and Editor?
myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, and JSON Viewer and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and JSON Viewer and Editor on October 24, 2026.

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