# Status Server vs XML Viewer & XML Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Status Server at none against XML Viewer & XML Editor's 5. Status Server also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). XML Viewer & XML Editor's advantage is chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XML Viewer & XML Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Status Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

Status Server ships an update every 3 days, XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Status Server | XML Viewer & XML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 8 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucio Nascimento Teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227079605) | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) |

## What reviewers say

### Status Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-server/id1644104245)

**In-app purchases:** none


### XML Viewer & XML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily open and read XML files on your iPhone with a structured display. Convert XML to PDF, view in table format, and use syntax highlighting for clarity. Offers dark mode and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Open XML files locally or in iCloud, Convert XML to PDF, Table view for XML data, Syntax highlighting, Breadcrumb navigation, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access (Supporter) | $9.99 | per year |
| All access (Partner) | $14.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary+) | $19.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access (Supporter) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Status Server free?

Status Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XML Viewer & XML Editor free?

XML Viewer & XML Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Status Server or XML Viewer & XML Editor have ads?

Neither Status Server nor XML Viewer & XML Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Status Server or XML Viewer & XML Editor?

Status Server ships an update every 3 days, and XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. Most recently, Status Server was updated on October 7, 2026 and XML Viewer & XML Editor on October 11, 2026.

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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.*