Jayson vs JSON Scope
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 Scope
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JSON Scope opens the JSON files other tools give up on. A 900 MB API dump, a 2 GB export, a multi-million-line NDJSON log: JSON Scope maps the file, indexes it once, and stays interactive without loading it into memory. Everything happens on your device. JSON Scope makes no network connections, has no account and collects no data. On macOS it ships without the network entitlement, so the system itself prevents it. FREE • Open .json files up to 50 MB • A virtualised tree that expands lazily at any depth • A raw byte view with line numbers • Find keys and values, with match counts and next/previous • Precise validation: line, column, the offending token, and what was expected • Copy a node's JSONPath, its value, or its whole subtree • Quick Look previews of JSON in Finder (macOS) PRO • Open .json files of any size — tested to 2 GB — and .jsonl / .ndjson • Table view: records as rows, with inferred column types, sorting and filtering • JSONPath queries, including filters such as $.store.book[?(@.category == 'fiction')].title • jq-style queries: . .a.b .[] | select(...) {x, y} keys length map to_entries • JSON Schema (2020-12) inference for any node • Structural diff of two documents, by key and by position • Edit values and keys, then save — every byte you did not touch is preserved exactly • Export any node as JSON or CSV • A "Query JSON File" action for Shortcuts and Spotlight JSON Scope Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Both subscriptions include a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Pro is a Universal Purchase: one purchase covers macOS, iPadOS and iOS on the same Apple Account. Privacy Policy: https://jsonscope.eonix.lk/privacy Terms of Use: https://jsonscope.eonix.lk/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Jayson at #83 against JSON Scope's unranked. JSON Scope'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
Both are free to download. Jayson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JSON Scope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Jayson | JSON Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon B. Støvring | Eonix (Pvt) Ltd |
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 Scope
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jayson
- Unlock Everything$4.99
JSON Scope
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- JSON Scope Pro — Lifetime$34.99







