# Jayson vs Neural Object Detector

The clearest difference is price: Jayson at Free against Neural Object Detector's $2.99. Jayson also leads on ratings volume (425 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Neural Object Detector's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Jayson is free to download; Neural Object Detector costs $2.99 up front. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Neural Object Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neural Object Detector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jayson has 425 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Jayson's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neural Object Detector's.

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, Neural Object Detector every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jayson | Neural Object Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-object-detector/id1506388148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | #97 |
| Size | 41 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [BYFLARE TECHNOLOGIES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246716004) |

## What reviewers say

### Jayson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows you to view and edit JSON files directly on your device. It offers features like tabbed browsing, split-screen comparisons, and integration with Siri Shortcuts and the Share Sheet for easy JSON parsing and management.

**Highlights:** Browse JSON files, Table or syntax highlighted text view, Tabbed interface, Multiple splits for comparison, Siri Shortcuts integration, Share Sheet Actions, URL schemes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive JSON editing interface
- 🎯 Perfect for FNF mod development and updates
- 📱 Excellent iOS implementation with native feel
- 🔧 Powerful JSON manipulation capabilities
- ⚡ Great Shortcuts and URL scheme integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
- ❌ Missing search functionality
- 📵 Safari browser support issues
- 🔒 Limited free features, paywall for advanced options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening large JSON files (89MB+)
- Crashes on regular use despite functionality
- Device freezing for extended periods
- Safari compatibility broken in recent updates
- Navigation back through JSON structure is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Search/find functionality within files
- JSON editing and modification capabilities
- XML format support
- Split-view for comparing different arrays
- Export functionality for edited JSON


### Neural Object Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-object-detector/id1506388148)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to detect and classify objects in images using machine learning models. It supports importing custom models and offers adjustable settings for camera resolution and computer vision algorithms. Processed data remains on-device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Object detection with YOLOv3, Image classification with Resnet50, Import custom Core ML models, Adjustable camera and algorithm settings, CPU-only mode for testing, On-device processing for privacy

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jayson free?

Jayson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Neural Object Detector free?

Neural Object Detector costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jayson or Neural Object Detector?

Neural Object Detector is rated higher. Jayson averages 4.5 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Neural Object Detector averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Jayson or Neural Object Detector have ads?

Neither Jayson nor Neural Object Detector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jayson or Neural Object Detector?

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, and Neural Object Detector every 4 months. Most recently, Jayson was updated on October 17, 2026 and Neural Object Detector on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Jayson or Neural Object Detector?

Jayson currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Neural Object Detector at #97. 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.*