# Jayson vs Linked List

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linked List at none against Jayson's 1. Linked List also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Jayson's advantage is ratings volume (441 vs 1) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Linked List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Linked List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jayson has 441 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, Linked List fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jayson | Linked List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-list/id1522236657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **441** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [William McGinty](https://appshunter.io/developer/818886927) |

## What reviewers say

### Jayson

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Developer Tools, #117 Top Grossing · 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


### Linked List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-list/id1522236657)

This app helps developers inspect and manage Apple App Site Association files for domains. It provides a clear view of linked apps, universal linking rules, and supports features like handoff and app clips. You can also create and test custom links, and the app validates your AASA file for potential issues.

**Highlights:** View AASA file contents in a digestible format, Identify linked apps and universal linking rules, Call outs for handoff, app clip, and shared web credentials, Build and maintain custom test links, Import test links from pasteboard, Validate AASA files on import and continuously, Create and modify AASA files within the app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jayson free?

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

### Is Linked List free?

Linked List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jayson or Linked List?

Linked List is rated higher. Jayson averages 4.5 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while Linked List averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jayson or Linked List have ads?

Neither Jayson nor Linked List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jayson or Linked List?

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, and Linked List fortnightly. Most recently, Jayson was updated on October 21, 2026 and Linked List on October 21, 2026.

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