Comparison

JSON Tools vs Beacons Pro

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

Head to head
About

JSON Tools

A comprehensive toolkit for developers to visualize, validate, convert, and generate code from JSON data. It offers features like interactive tree views, schema generation, and code export for multiple programming languages.

Highlights
  • Interactive Tree View and JSONPath querying
  • Convert JSON to XML, CSV, YAML, and more
  • Generate type-safe model classes for multiple languages
  • Auto-generate JSON Schema for validation
  • Dedicated JSON syntax keyboard overlay
  • Background processing for large datasets
Features
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A complete JSON viewer, formatter, editor, validator and converter for iPhone and iPad. Open JSON files, inspect complex data, format and edit content, validate schemas, compare documents, convert between formats and generate model code from one focused developer tool. VIEW AND EXPLORE JSON • Browse JSON using an interactive Tree View • Inspect arrays using Table View • Query data with JSONPath • Search and navigate complex documents • Work with multiple files using tabs FORMAT AND EDIT • Format and prettify JSON • Minify JSON instantly • Find and replace • Syntax highlighting with line numbers • Open JSON files directly from Files, Mail, Safari and other apps VALIDATE JSON • Validate JSON syntax • Validate documents against JSON Schema • Generate JSON Schema from existing JSON • See validation errors while you work CONVERT JSON Convert JSON to: • YAML • XML • CSV • TSV • TOML • HTML • Markdown • Base64 • TOON GENERATE CODE Generate model classes for: • Swift • Kotlin • TypeScript • C# • Java • Python • Dart COMPARE JSON Compare two JSON documents side by side and quickly identify added, removed and changed values, including differences inside nested objects. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS JSON Tools is designed for inspecting API responses, working with configuration files, debugging structured data, validating payloads and converting JSON while away from your desktop. Your privacy matters. JSON Tools does not collect your data.

About

Beacons Pro

Features
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Debugging a beacon deployment? See every iBeacon around you, live RSSI, distance, and signal history - and turn your iPhone into a beacon transmitter. SCAN & DISCOVER • Range iBeacons in real time with live RSSI, accuracy, and proximity readings • Monitor multiple UUID regions simultaneously • Visual radar view shows beacon distances at a glance • Animated signal bars and proximity badges for instant status • Sort by proximity, signal strength, or identifier SIGNAL ANALYTICS • Interactive RSSI charts powered by Swift Charts • Time window analysis: 5 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 24 hours, or all time • Min, max, and average signal strength statistics • Encounter history with detailed logs for every beacon • Export data as JSON or CSV for further analysis BEACON FLEET MANAGEMENT • Save and organize beacons with custom names, notes, and color tags • Create groups to manage beacon deployments by location or project • Search and filter your entire beacon fleet instantly • Track when each beacon was last seen • Favorite your most-used beacons for quick access BROADCAST • Turn your iPhone into an iBeacon transmitter • Configure UUID, Major, and Minor values • Save broadcast profiles for repeated testing • One-tap quick broadcast for fast iterations DEVELOPER-FRIENDLY • 10-digit to UUID conversion tool built in • Copy beacon identifiers and details with one tap • Context menus and quick actions throughout the app • Generate random UUIDs for testing • Paste UUIDs directly from your clipboard DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Clean, modern SwiftUI interface • Full dark mode support • Haptic feedback for beacon events • Beautiful onboarding experience • Zero third-party dependencies, your data stays on your device Beacons Pro is the beacon tool that developers deserve. Download it today and take control of your iBeacon workflow.

Screenshots

JSON Tools4 screens
Beacons Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JSON Tools at every 2 weeks against Beacons Pro's every 11 months. JSON Tools also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

JSON Tools costs $0.99 and Beacons Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSON Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, Beacons Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 5 level
JSON Tools versus Beacons Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON ToolsBeacons Pro
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammed AadhilZain Haider

In-app purchases

None

JSON Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Beacons Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSON Tools free?
JSON Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacons Pro free?
Beacons Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do JSON Tools or Beacons Pro have ads?
Neither JSON Tools nor Beacons Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSON Tools or Beacons Pro?
JSON Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beacons Pro every 11 months. Most recently, JSON Tools was updated on October 6, 2026 and Beacons Pro on October 14, 2026.

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