Jayson vs JSON Viewer
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.
JSON Viewer
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JSON Viewer – Graph Visualizer Transform JSON into interactive visual graphs and understand complex data structures faster. JSON Viewer helps developers, API testers, data analysts, and students explore JSON files with intuitive graph visualization, tree views, formatting tools, validation tools, and AI-powered assistance. Open local files, import from URLs, analyze nested structures, and manage projects directly from your iPhone and iPad. Features Interactive JSON Graph Visualization Convert JSON data into connected node graphs and explore relationships visually. Navigate large and deeply nested structures with ease. Advanced JSON Tree Viewer Expand and collapse objects, arrays, and values in a clean tree interface designed for fast inspection and debugging. AI JSON Assistant Analyze, summarize, transform, and understand JSON data using built-in AI tools. Format, Validate & Minify Beautify JSON for readability, validate syntax instantly, and minify data for production use. Import JSON Anywhere • Open local JSON files • Import from URLs • Paste raw JSON text • Access recent files quickly Powerful Search Search keys and values instantly across large JSON documents. Custom Themes & Graph Colors Personalize your workspace with customizable graph visualization settings and color themes. Save & Manage Projects Keep your JSON files organized with recent activity tracking and project management tools. Export & Share Export processed JSON and visualizations for collaboration, documentation, and development workflows. Perfect For • Software Developers • Backend Engineers • API Developers • Mobile Developers • QA Testers • Data Analysts • Students Learning JSON • DevOps Engineers Whether you're debugging API responses, exploring configuration files, reviewing data structures, or learning JSON, JSON Viewer provides powerful tools to make JSON easier to read, visualize, and understand. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jsonviewer.tools/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Jayson at none against JSON Viewer's shown. Jayson also leads on chart position (#82 vs unranked). JSON Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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 JSON Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Jayson ships an update every 3 weeks, JSON Viewer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jayson | JSON Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (425 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 425 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon B. Støvring | Animesh Manna |
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
JSON Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jayson
- Unlock Everything$4.99
JSON Viewer
- JSON Viewer Premium$2.991 Month
- JSON Viewer$29.991 Year







