Comparison

EasyEditText 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

EasyEditText

Create and edit plain text files on iOS with a comfortable and native experience. Seamlessly integrates with the Files app for access to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and more. Offers a clean interface with features like Dark Mode and trackpad support.

Highlights
  • Create and edit plain text files
  • Native Files app integration
  • iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Box support
  • iPadOS Trackpad support
  • Dark Mode
  • Share sheet functionality
  • Printing support
Features
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Easily create and edit plain text files anywhere with the most comfortable plain text editor on iOS. EasyEditText works natively with the Files app, so it works with your files stored in iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Box, and more. EasyEditText was made to bring the .txt functionality of TextEdit to iOS! This app will forever stay free and the plainest-plain-text editor around. EasyEditText feels at home on iOS with... - Native iOS UI - iPadOS Trackpad support - iCloud Drive Files access - Dark Mode - Accessible UI - Support for all sizes and orientations of iOS/iPadOS devices - Share sheet to share text easily - Printing from the share sheet

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

EasyEditText2 screens
JSON Viewer and Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JSON Viewer and Editor at none against EasyEditText's 3. JSON Viewer and Editor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). EasyEditText's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. EasyEditText sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. JSON Viewer and Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyEditText ships an update every 4 months, JSON Viewer and Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EasyEditText versus JSON Viewer and Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyEditTextJSON Viewer and Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSahand NayebazizSahana A S

Customer experience

EasyEditText

All ratings61 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative9.3%

JSON Viewer and Editor

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EasyEditText

One-time3
  • Kind Tip$4.99
  • Nice Tip$14.99
  • Amazing Tip$24.99
None

JSON Viewer and Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyEditText free?
EasyEditText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JSON Viewer and Editor free?
JSON Viewer and Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyEditText or JSON Viewer and Editor have ads?
Neither EasyEditText nor JSON Viewer and Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyEditText or JSON Viewer and Editor?
EasyEditText ships an update every 4 months, and JSON Viewer and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, EasyEditText was updated on October 15, 2026 and JSON Viewer and Editor on October 19, 2026.

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