# View Source Premier vs JSON Editor Mobile

The clearest difference is price: JSON Editor Mobile at Free against View Source Premier's $6.99. JSON Editor Mobile also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 47%). View Source Premier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

JSON Editor Mobile is free to download; View Source Premier costs $6.99 up front. JSON Editor Mobile sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. View Source Premier asks for nothing beyond the download.

View Source Premier holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of View Source Premier's written reviews are positive against 60% of JSON Editor Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

View Source Premier ships an update every 3 weeks, JSON Editor Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | View Source Premier | JSON Editor Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-source-premier/id1425213172/reviews)** | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-editor-mobile/id6496686132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | #190 |
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Uspanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203890914) | [VDT LABS S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567740333) |

## What reviewers say

### View Source Premier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-source-premier/id1425213172)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze and view HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, and RSS code with a built-in simulator, error tracking, and request management tools. Easily format code, test JavaScript, and inspect styles and images. Supports multiple devices for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Code viewing and analysis, Built-in simulator, Error tracking, JavaScript terminal testing, Style and image inspection, Request management, Code beautifier

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### JSON Editor Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-editor-mobile/id6496686132)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application allows users to create, visualize, modify, and validate JSON data. It offers both outline and text modes for editing, with features like syntax coloring, auto-indentation, and find/replace functionality. Premium features, including saving documents, are available via a one-time in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** View and edit JSON in outline or text modes, Error-proof manipulation in outline mode, Syntax coloring and auto-indentation in text mode, JSON validation with error highlighting, Find and replace functionality, Undo and redo options, Customizable appearance and font settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is View Source Premier free?

View Source Premier costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JSON Editor Mobile free?

JSON Editor Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, View Source Premier or JSON Editor Mobile?

View Source Premier is rated higher. View Source Premier averages 4.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while JSON Editor Mobile averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do View Source Premier or JSON Editor Mobile have ads?

Neither View Source Premier nor JSON Editor Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, View Source Premier or JSON Editor Mobile?

View Source Premier ships an update every 3 weeks, and JSON Editor Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, View Source Premier was updated on October 10, 2026 and JSON Editor Mobile on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, View Source Premier or JSON Editor Mobile?

View Source Premier currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and JSON Editor Mobile at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*