# JSON Designer vs Owlfiles

The clearest difference is rating: Owlfiles at 4.6 against JSON Designer's 3.3. Owlfiles also leads on ratings volume (7.2K vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). JSON Designer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JSON Designer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Owlfiles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Owlfiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlfiles has 7.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of JSON Designer's written reviews are positive against 65% of Owlfiles's.

JSON Designer ships an update every 4 months, Owlfiles every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSON Designer | Owlfiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-designer/id432736126/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cribster](https://appshunter.io/developer/388203112) | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) |

## What reviewers say

### JSON Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-designer/id432736126)

Visually model and design JSON structures with this intuitive tool. Generate code from your models and export diagrams for documentation. Ideal for developers who want to understand and represent APIs more effectively.

**Highlights:** Graphically model JSON structures, Export JSON models as images, Reverse-generate models from JSON, Browse API examples, Generate Protocol Buffers (.proto), Includes tutorial and open-in functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Backer - Code Generators Access | $1.99 | per month |


### Owlfiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524)

Access and manage files from local storage, network shares, and cloud services. Stream media, view documents, and transfer files seamlessly across devices. Offers advanced network tools and editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Access SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, Stream movies and music, View and manage documents, photos, Built-in FTP and HTTP servers, Nearby file transfer, Network tools (Ping, Port Scan)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Owlfiles Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Owlfiles Pro Yearly Promo | $9.99 | per year |
| Owlfiles Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Owlfiles Pro Lifetime Promo | $23.99 | one-time |
| Owlfiles Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless file transfers
- 🎥 Good media playback support
- 🔒 Secure file management
- 💡 Useful network tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open certain file types
- Sync issues with network shares
- Inconsistent video playback performance

**Requested features**

- Thumbnail preview for files
- Resume playback option for media
- Batch file rename and delete
- Better integration with cloud storage
- Chromecast/AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSON Designer free?

JSON Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Owlfiles free?

Owlfiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JSON Designer or Owlfiles?

Owlfiles is rated higher. JSON Designer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Owlfiles averages 4.6 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do JSON Designer or Owlfiles have ads?

Neither JSON Designer nor Owlfiles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JSON Designer or Owlfiles?

JSON Designer ships an update every 4 months, and Owlfiles every 4 weeks. Most recently, JSON Designer was updated on October 19, 2026 and Owlfiles on October 20, 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.*