# Beacons Pro vs JSON Navigator

The clearest difference is update cadence: JSON Navigator at every 2 weeks against Beacons Pro's every 11 months. JSON Navigator also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Beacons Pro ships an update every 11 months, JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacons Pro | JSON Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | #109 |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zain Haider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572238933) | [Chase Higgins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788526218) |

## What reviewers say

### Beacons Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacons-pro-ibeacon-scanner/id1587012836)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### JSON Navigator

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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 Beacons Pro free?

Beacons Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JSON Navigator free?

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

### Do Beacons Pro or JSON Navigator have ads?

Neither Beacons Pro nor JSON Navigator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beacons Pro or JSON Navigator?

Beacons Pro ships an update every 11 months, and JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beacons Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and JSON Navigator on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Beacons Pro or JSON Navigator?

Beacons Pro currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and JSON Navigator at #109. 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.*