Comparison

JSON Formatter 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

JSON Formatter

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
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Pretty print a JSON string to see its proper formatting! Includes light and dark modes.

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

JSON Formatter3 screens
JSON Viewer and Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JSON Viewer and Editor at 50% against JSON Formatter's 0%. JSON Formatter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JSON Formatter versus JSON Viewer and Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON FormatterJSON Viewer and Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SurretteSahana A S

Customer experience

JSON Formatter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

JSON Viewer and Editor

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

In-app purchases

None

JSON Formatter

No in-app purchases

None

JSON Viewer and Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSON Formatter free?
JSON Formatter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSON Viewer and Editor free?
JSON Viewer and Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JSON Formatter or JSON Viewer and Editor have ads?
Neither JSON Formatter nor JSON Viewer and Editor shows ads.

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