Comparison

Jayson vs ProdInsight

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

ProdInsight

Features
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You just shipped a feature. Is it working? ProdInsight answers that question in seconds, not hours. Built for developers and founders who need immediate feedback when they push code or launch campaigns. INSTANT EVENT VISIBILITY See your analytics events flowing in near real-time. No more waiting for dashboards to update or digging through web interfaces on your laptop. Get the answer you need right from your phone. BUILT FOR MOBILE Traditional analytics tools weren't designed for quick checks on the go. ProdInsight is mobile-first, with aggressive caching and optimized performance so you can check your events even with spotty connectivity. POWERFUL FILTERING Cut through the noise with search, time-based filtering, and the ability to toggle system events. Find exactly what you're looking for without scrolling through irrelevant data. EVENT DETAILS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Tap any event to drill down into the full payload. See properties, timestamps, and all the context you need to understand what's happening in your product. SECURE BY DESIGN Your credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, never on our servers. Your analytics data stays between you and your analytics provider. MIXPANEL INTEGRATION Connect your Mixpanel project in seconds. More integrations coming soon. FREE TO START Get started with one project completely free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited projects, multiple home screen widgets, and upcoming integrations. WHO IT'S FOR - Indie developers shipping features and wanting quick validation - Founders monitoring launch day metrics - Mobile developers testing event implementations - Growth teams verifying campaign tracking - Anyone who's ever asked "is this thing even firing?" ProdInsight isn't trying to replace your analytics dashboard. It's the quick-check companion that lives in your pocket, ready to answer the simple question: is it working?

Screenshots

Jayson4 screens
ProdInsight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Jayson at #87 against ProdInsight's unranked. ProdInsight's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and ProdInsight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Jayson versus ProdInsight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJaysonProdInsight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (425 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings425 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon B. StøvringFitzgerald Afful

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

ProdInsight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jayson

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
1 purchases

ProdInsight

One-time1
  • ProdInsight Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Jayson free?
Jayson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProdInsight free?
ProdInsight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jayson or ProdInsight have ads?
Neither Jayson nor ProdInsight shows ads.

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