Comparison

Jayson vs UpdateFWOtaBLE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

UpdateFWOtaBLE

Features
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Description EMTRON OTA Update is a service tool for EMTRON technicians enabling wireless firmware updates and GPS module configuration on machines equipped with EMTRON control units. Firmware Update Downloads the latest firmware directly from EMTRON servers and uploads it wirelessly via Bluetooth to control unit modules. Automatic mode detects the connected module, downloads the correct firmware version and performs the update without manual selection. GPS Setup Step-by-step wizard for pairing Teltonika GPS modules with EMTRON control units. Automatically reads the GPS module IMEI code using the QR scanner, connects to the control unit via Bluetooth and sends pairing data to the mapastroju.eu server. Requirements This application is intended exclusively for authorized EMTRON s.r.o. technicians and works only with EMTRON hardware. A service password is required to use the app.

Screenshots

Jayson4 screens
UpdateFWOtaBLE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpdateFWOtaBLE at none against Jayson's 1. UpdateFWOtaBLE also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Jayson's advantage is chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Jayson versus UpdateFWOtaBLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJaysonUpdateFWOtaBLE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (425 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings425 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon B. StøvringEmtron s.r.o

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

UpdateFWOtaBLE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jayson

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
None

UpdateFWOtaBLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jayson free?
Jayson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpdateFWOtaBLE free?
UpdateFWOtaBLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jayson or UpdateFWOtaBLE have ads?
Neither Jayson nor UpdateFWOtaBLE shows ads.

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