# Jayson vs Simple_TextEdit

The clearest difference is rating: Simple_TextEdit at 5.0 against Jayson's 4.5. Simple_TextEdit also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Jayson's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (425 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Simple_TextEdit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jayson has 425 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Jayson's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple_TextEdit's.

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple_TextEdit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jayson | Simple_TextEdit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayson/id1447750768/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-textedit/id6478072145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Seung-Un Ham](https://appshunter.io/developer/447543367) |

## What reviewers say

### Jayson

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · 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


### Simple_TextEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-textedit/id6478072145)

This app provides a native plain text editing experience for iOS devices. It allows users to open, edit, and save plain text files like .txt, .md, and .json directly from the Files app, offering a streamlined alternative to rich text editors.

**Highlights:** Native plain text editing, Opens and saves .txt, .md, .json, Integrates with Files app, Prettify JSON functionality, Clipboard integration, Supports 39 languages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jayson free?

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

### Is Simple_TextEdit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jayson or Simple_TextEdit?

Simple_TextEdit is rated higher. Jayson averages 4.5 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Simple_TextEdit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jayson or Simple_TextEdit have ads?

Simple_TextEdit shows ads; Jayson does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jayson or Simple_TextEdit?

Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple_TextEdit every 3 months. Most recently, Jayson was updated on October 2, 2026 and Simple_TextEdit on September 19, 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.*