Jayson vs OffSec ToolBox
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.
OffSec ToolBox
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OffSec Tool Box is a fast, fully offline reference for security professionals, students, and CTF players. Every command is copy-ready and comes with an info button that explains what it does and what each flag means, so you learn while you work. WHAT'S INSIDE - CipherBox: encode and decode Base64, URL, hex, ROT13 and more, plus screenshot OCR that auto-detects the encoding and decodes it for you. - Recon and Scanning: discovery, enumeration, vulnerability scanning and OSINT command references. - Payloads, Metasploit and an msfvenom builder for authorised testing. - PrivEsc and Post-Exploitation: Linux and Windows privilege escalation, Active Directory, pivoting. - API testing, password cracking, a subnet calculator, CVSS scoring and a password generator. - Pro+ arsenals: Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes), Red Team by phase, Defense and threat hunting, Wireless, and Exploit Development. BUILT FOR REAL WORK - 100% offline. Nothing is executed by the app and no data ever leaves your device. - An info button on every command with a man-page style synopsis and flag explanations. - Browse by OffSec Phase, by Assessment Type, or star your go-to tools as Favorites for quick reference. FREE, PRO AND PRO+ Start free with the core toolkit. Unlock Pro for the full web, mobile and API testing libraries, or Pro+ for cloud, red team, defense and exploit development. One-time purchases, no subscription. For authorised security testing and education only. Always get permission before testing any system you do not own.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Jayson at #91 against OffSec ToolBox's unranked. OffSec ToolBox's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 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
Both are free to download. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OffSec ToolBox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Jayson | OffSec ToolBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (441 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 441 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #91 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon B. Støvring | Vinod Kumar Domatoti |
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
OffSec ToolBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jayson
- Unlock Everything$4.99
OffSec ToolBox
- OffSec Pro$9.99
- OffSec Pro+$24.99
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