Jayson vs JSONEditor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Browse JSON files
- Table or syntax highlighted text view
- Tabbed interface
- Multiple splits for comparison
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Share Sheet Actions
- URL schemes
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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.
JSONEditor
This app allows developers to import, view, and edit JSON files with syntax highlighting. It offers tree view for clear visualization and supports importing from files or HTTP requests.
- Import JSON from Files app
- Import JSON from HTTP request
- Tree View for clear visualization
- Syntax highlighting for code editing
- Monthly and annual subscription options
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JSONEditor is a powerful JSON editor for app and web developers. - Import JSON file from Files app - Import JSON from http request - View JSON in Tree View clearly - Edit JSON code with syntax highlighting ----- JSONEditor Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/jsoneditor/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/jsoneditor/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jayson at 81% against JSONEditor's 0%. Jayson also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). JSONEditor's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JSONEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Jayson holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jayson has 448 ratings behind it against 15, 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 0% of JSONEditor's.
Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, JSONEditor every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jayson | JSONEditor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (448 ratings) — better | 4.2 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 448 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #93 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon B. Støvring | 杏娣 吴 |
Customer experience
Jayson
JSONEditor
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
JSONEditor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jayson
- Unlock Everything$4.99
JSONEditor
- JSONEditor Pro$1.491 Month
- JSONEditor Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- JSONEditor Pro$7.99
