# TinyServer vs JSON Navigator

The clearest difference is rating: JSON Navigator at 5.0 against TinyServer's 4.7. JSON Navigator also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). TinyServer's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

TinyServer costs $3.99 and JSON Navigator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JSON Navigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TinyServer has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of TinyServer's written reviews are positive against 67% of JSON Navigator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyServer | JSON Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #105 |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Lobach](https://appshunter.io/developer/516573165) | [Chase Higgins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788526218) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyServer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #160 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a web server to host static websites. Access files from other devices on your local network using a friendly URL. Features include directory listing, basic authentication, and seamless integration with external editors.

**Highlights:** Serve static files and websites over HTTP, Directory listing for easy browsing, Bonjour for friendly URLs, iPad Multitasking support, Basic authentication protection, Access log viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### JSON Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app transforms JSON data into interactive, visualized trees directly within Safari. It offers instant visualization, data type indicators, and easy navigation through complex structures. Customize your viewing experience with light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Instant JSON visualization, Interactive tree-view interface, Data type indicators, Expand/collapse nodes, Customizable light/dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyServer free?

TinyServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JSON Navigator free?

JSON Navigator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TinyServer or JSON Navigator?

JSON Navigator is rated higher. TinyServer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while JSON Navigator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TinyServer or JSON Navigator have ads?

Neither TinyServer nor JSON Navigator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyServer or JSON Navigator?

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, and JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. Most recently, TinyServer was updated on October 7, 2026 and JSON Navigator on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TinyServer or JSON Navigator?

TinyServer currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and JSON Navigator at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*