Comparison

JSON Utilities vs Simple_TextEdit

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

Head to head
About

JSON Utilities

This minimalist editor transforms complex JSON into readable code with a distraction-free interface. It offers real-time validation, one-click formatting, and effortless string manipulation, working completely offline across multiple Apple platforms.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Real-time JSON validation
  • One-click formatting
  • String escaping/unescaping
  • Drag and drop support
  • Light/dark mode adaptation
Features
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Transform complex JSON into beautiful, readable code with this minimalist editor. Designed with simplicity at its core, every feature enhances your workflow without cluttering your space. Key Features: · Minimalist, distraction-free interface · Works completely offline · Completely free to use · Clean toolbar that automatically hides when not in use · Real-time JSON validation with subtle visual feedback · One-click formatting to make your JSON readable · Quick minification for compact storage · Escape and unescape JSON strings effortlessly · Drag and drop file support on macOS · Adapts seamlessly to light and dark modes · Monospaced font for optimal code readability · Customizable font size · Native design for each platform (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS) Perfect for: · Developers debugging API responses · Data scientists working with JSON datasets · DevOps engineers handling configuration files · Anyone who needs to read or edit JSON data Built with a focus on simplicity and elegance, JSON Utilities strips away complexity while maintaining powerful functionality. The interface automatically adapts to your system's appearance, providing a comfortable viewing experience whether you prefer light or dark mode. Whether you're validating JSON on your iPhone, formatting API responses on your Mac, or reviewing data in an immersive visionOS space, JSON Utilities provides a consistent, distraction-free experience across all your devices. Download now and experience JSON editing in its purest form.

About

Simple_TextEdit

This app provides a native plain text editing experience for iOS devices. It allows users to open, edit, and save plain text files like .txt, .md, and .json directly from the Files app, offering a streamlined alternative to rich text editors.

Highlights
  • Native plain text editing
  • Opens and saves .txt, .md, .json
  • Integrates with Files app
  • Prettify JSON functionality
  • Clipboard integration
  • Supports 39 languages
Features
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A native plain text editor for iOS. No accounts, no bloat, just text. **WHY NOTES ISN'T ENOUGH** Apple's Notes is rich text. It can't open or write actual plain text files. If you need to edit a .txt, .md, or .json from your Files app, Notes won't open it. **THE SOLUTION** SimpleTextEdit opens any plain text file from Files (iCloud, On My iPhone, third-party providers), edits it, and saves it back. One tap to prettify JSON. One tap to paste from or copy to the clipboard. Simple. Fast. Native. 39 languages.

Screenshots

JSON Utilities3 screens
Simple_TextEdit1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple_TextEdit at 100% against JSON Utilities's 40%. JSON Utilities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Simple_TextEdit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JSON Utilities asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JSON Utilities versus Simple_TextEdit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON UtilitiesSimple_TextEdit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElamParithi ArulSeung-Un Ham

Customer experience

JSON Utilities

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Simple_TextEdit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JSON Utilities

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple_TextEdit

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is JSON Utilities free?
JSON Utilities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple_TextEdit free?
Simple_TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JSON Utilities or Simple_TextEdit have ads?
Simple_TextEdit shows ads; JSON Utilities does not.

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