# Jayson vs Network Sniffer

The clearest difference is chart position: Jayson at #97 against Network Sniffer's unranked. Jayson also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 71%). Network Sniffer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Jayson against 4.6 for Network Sniffer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 425 and 196 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Jayson's written reviews are positive against 71% of Network Sniffer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jayson | Network Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768/reviews) | **[4.6 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425** | 196 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### Jayson

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

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Developer Tools, #174 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


### Network Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188)

Analyze your device's network activity to understand app behavior. Identify which apps are connecting to the internet, their data usage, and potential privacy risks. Gain control over your network with detailed visual reports and advanced inspection tools.

**Highlights:** Deep network analysis with visual reports, Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic, External proxy for custom inspection, JavaScript scripting for custom rules, Request replay and rewrite, Real-time speed and data usage widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jayson free?

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

### Is Network Sniffer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jayson or Network Sniffer?

Network Sniffer is rated higher. Jayson averages 4.5 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Network Sniffer averages 4.6 from 196 ratings.

### Do Jayson or Network Sniffer have ads?

Neither Jayson nor Network Sniffer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jayson or Network Sniffer?

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jayson was updated on October 17, 2026 and Network Sniffer on October 20, 2026.

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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.*