# Jayson vs PLIST Editor Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jayson at 81% against PLIST Editor Mobile's 0%. Jayson also leads on ratings volume (445 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PLIST Editor Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PLIST Editor Mobile sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PLIST Editor Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jayson has 445 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Jayson's written reviews are positive against 0% of PLIST Editor Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, PLIST Editor Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jayson | PLIST Editor Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plist-editor-mobile/id6468591462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **445** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 9 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) | [VDT LABS S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567740333) |

## What reviewers say

### Jayson

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

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Developer Tools, #187 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


### PLIST Editor Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plist-editor-mobile/id6468591462)

Edit property list files in various formats, preserving dictionary order for source control. Offers core editing features for free, with a premium upgrade for advanced functions like saving and find/replace.

**Highlights:** Create, visualize, modify, and save .plist documents, Supports XML, Binary, and OpenStep/ASCII formats, Preserves dictionary element order for source control, Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, delete, and reorder elements, Find & Replace text within elements, Sort children or siblings by key, type, or value, Export files as JSON and PLIST formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jayson free?

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

### Is PLIST Editor Mobile free?

PLIST Editor Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jayson or PLIST Editor Mobile?

PLIST Editor Mobile is rated higher. Jayson averages 4.5 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while PLIST Editor Mobile averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Jayson or PLIST Editor Mobile have ads?

Neither Jayson nor PLIST Editor Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jayson or PLIST Editor Mobile?

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, and PLIST Editor Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Jayson was updated on October 29, 2026 and PLIST Editor Mobile on October 27, 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.*