JSON Utilities vs JSON Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Minimalist interface
- Offline functionality
- Real-time JSON validation
- One-click formatting
- String escaping/unescaping
- Drag and drop support
- Light/dark mode adaptation
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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: Ā· Minimalist, distraction-free interface Ā· Works completely offline Ā· Completely free to use Ā· Clean toolbar that automatically hides when not in use Ā· Real-time JSON validation with subtle visual feedback Ā· One-click formatting to make your JSON readable Ā· Quick minification for compact storage Ā· Escape and unescape JSON strings effortlessly Ā· Drag and drop file support on macOS Ā· Adapts seamlessly to light and dark modes Ā· Monospaced font for optimal code readability Ā· Customizable font size Ā· Native design for each platform (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS) Perfect for: Ā· Developers debugging API responses Ā· Data scientists working with JSON datasets Ā· DevOps engineers handling configuration files Ā· 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.
JSON Viewer
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Paste a JSON blob ā an API response, a config file, a log payload ā and JSONView turns it into a collapsible, colour-coded tree the moment it lands. Validate it with an error that names the exact line and column, format or minify it, and copy it back out. Everything happens on your iPhone, offline, so your payload never touches a web tool. Most JSON apps wrap the same lenient system parser. JSONView ships its own strict RFC 8259 engine: it preserves your key order instead of scrambling it, keeps number literals exactly as written, rejects the trailing commas other parsers silently swallow, and warns you about duplicate keys ā with the position of both copies. WHAT YOU GET ⢠Paste an API response and read it as a collapsible tree in under a second, with keys, strings, numbers and booleans each in their own colour ⢠Broken JSON tells you exactly where: "Line 14, column 27 ā trailing comma before '}'" instead of a shrug ⢠Duplicate keys are flagged with both positions, so the bug that only bites in production gets caught on your phone ⢠Find any key or value in a deep payload and jump to it with its full $.path[3].to.node ⢠One tap copies a value, its path, or the whole document ā pretty-printed or minified ā to the clipboard ⢠Round-tripping never rewrites your data: key order survives, 1e3 stays 1e3, -0 stays -0 PERFECT FOR ⢠Backend and mobile developers checking an API response away from the desk ⢠QA engineers pinning down exactly which field broke the build ⢠Support and ops engineers reading the log payloads customers send in ⢠Anyone learning what valid JSON actually is, from a parser that explains every rejection WHY NOT JUST A WEB FORMATTER? Every browser JSON tool means pasting your payload ā auth tokens, emails, customer records ā into someone else's server. JSONView parses entirely on-device and works in airplane mode. It also opens .json files straight from Files, Mail or Slack, so you skip the copy-paste dance entirely. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No network calls. No account. Your documents are parsed and stored only on your iPhone, and your saved library never leaves the device. FULL ACCESS JSONView Pro unlocks the complete toolkit: an unlimited saved-document library, minify to clipboard, .json file export, custom indent width, and A-to-Z key sorting. Choose a weekly plan, a yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Weekly and yearly plans are auto-renewing subscriptions; lifetime is a single payment. Copy a JSON payload, open JSONView, and tap Paste ā the tree is already waiting. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: JSON Utilities at 3 against JSON Viewer's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | JSON Utilities | JSON Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ElamParithi Arul | LEAN ASIA CO., LTD |
In-app purchases
JSON Utilities
No in-app purchases
JSON Viewer
No in-app purchases
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