Comparison

Jayson vs Cookie

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jayson

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
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Jayson is a JSON viewer and editor for iPhone and iPad. Browse JSON as a structure, edit values, and save your changes back to the file. Whether you're inspecting an API response, checking a config file, or making a quick fix on the go, Jayson turns raw JSON into something you can actually read and change. BROWSE AND EDIT - Open JSON files stored on your device or in iCloud Drive. - Toggle between a structured table view and syntax highlighted text. - Add new values and keys, and save your changes back to the file. - Parse text or the contents of a URL from your clipboard into JSON. - Highlight a key from a child of an array to get a quick overview of your data. TABS, SPLITS, AND WINDOWS - Switch between files, or different objects in a single file, using tabs. - Compare JSON in a single file or across files using multiple splits. - Open multiple windows on the iPad. WORKS WITH SHORTCUTS Jayson integrates with Shortcuts, which comes in handy for debugging API calls, previewing JSON files, and building workflows around JSON. - Pass a response from Get Contents of URL to Jayson to see how it is structured. - Open JSON as a document you keep working on, or as a temporary preview. - Format JSON and hand the result to the next action, using spaces or tabs. FREE, WITH AN OPTIONAL UPGRADE Jayson's core functionality is free. Browsing, editing, saving, splits, Shortcuts, and working with up to two tabs at a time cost nothing. A one-time in-app purchase enables having more than two tabs open at once, switching between light and dark themes, and personalizing the app icon, accent color and type icons. One purchase, no subscription.

About

Cookie

Manage your web browser cookies with this open-source tool. Easily view, create, edit, and delete cookies, and import/export them in various formats. Ideal for web development, testing, and enhancing online privacy.

Highlights
  • List all cookies
  • Search cookies
  • Create, edit, delete cookies
  • Import/export cookies
  • Delete all cookies
  • Customizable interface
Features
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Cookie-Editor is designed to have a simple to use interface that let you do most standard cookie operations. It is ideal for developing and testing web pages or even manual management of cookies for your privacy. Be careful! Do not share your cookies with anyone you do not trust! Cookies can contain very sensitive information like your login information. If you share your cookies with someone, they could gain full access to your account and compromise it. Feature list: - List all cookies for the current tab. - Search your cookies. - Create, edit and delete your cookies. - Import and export your cookies in many formats (JSON, Netscape, Header string) - Quickly delete all cookies for the current tab. - Customizable: chose what extra data to see, what theme to use (light or dark), the amount of detail to see (advanced mode). Cookie-Editor can help you: - Develop web pages. - Improve your SEO work. - Manage your cookies for privacy. - Improve your browsing experience. Cookie-Editor believes in privacy. Your Cookies are safe and all of your data remains offline. For all feature requests or bug report, please visit the GitHub repository and fill an issue https://github.com/Moustachauve/cookie-editor

Screenshots

Jayson4 screens
Cookie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jayson at 4.5 against Cookie's 3.4. Jayson also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Cookie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and chart position 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. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cookie asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jayson holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 425 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Jayson's written reviews are positive against 40% of Cookie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, Cookie every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Jayson versus Cookie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJaysonCookie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (425 ratings) — better3.4 (91 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better40.4% of reviews
Number of ratings425 — better91
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#77#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon B. StøvringChristophe Gagnier

Customer experience

Jayson

All ratings425 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative12.0%

Cookie

All ratings91 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative54.5%

User reviews

Jayson

From 425 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Cookie

From 91 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works for some users
  • 👍 Free and open source
  • 👍 Useful for data migration
  • 👍 Good for privacy control
  • 👍 Works on macOS

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work on iOS 18
  • 🐛 Does not work on newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Does not work on Sequoia update
  • 🐛 Does not work on MacOS updates
  • 🐛 Extension not loading

Bugs and requests

Jayson

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Accidental file exit when attempting to navigate

Requested features

9 requests
  • Search/find functionality within files
  • JSON editing and modification capabilities
  • XML format support
  • Split-view for comparing different arrays
  • Export functionality for edited JSON
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  • Comment recognition in JSON files
  • Plain text editor option
  • Improved file size handling for large documents
  • Better navigation controls on mobile devices

Cookie

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Extension cannot be loaded
  • Manifest version error
  • No cookies detected
  • Not working on iOS 18
  • Not working on MacOS updates
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  • Not working after Sequoia update
  • Not clearing cookies
  • Not exporting all cookies
  • Hacking/scam reports (potential security issue)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update for iOS 18 compatibility
  • Update for newer MacOS versions
  • Fix extension loading issues
  • Remove intrusive advertising
  • Improve cookie parsing for import
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  • Add option to show all cookies

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jayson

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
None

Cookie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jayson free?
Jayson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cookie free?
Cookie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jayson or Cookie?
Jayson is rated higher. Jayson averages 4.5 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Cookie averages 3.4 from 91 ratings.
Do Jayson or Cookie have ads?
Neither Jayson nor Cookie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jayson or Cookie?
Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cookie every 4 months. Most recently, Jayson was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cookie on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jayson or Cookie?
Jayson currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Cookie at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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