# Jayson vs Cookie

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jayson | Cookie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768/reviews)** | [3.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-editor/id6446215341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #77 | **#37** |
| Size | 41 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Christophe Gagnier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676668149) |

## What reviewers say

### Jayson

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

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Developer Tools, #182 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


### Cookie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-editor/id6446215341)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Extension cannot be loaded
- Manifest version error
- No cookies detected
- Not working on iOS 18
- Not working on MacOS updates

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 18 compatibility
- Update for newer MacOS versions
- Fix extension loading issues
- Remove intrusive advertising
- Improve cookie parsing for import


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*