Comparison

Termius vs Advanced JSON Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Termius

This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • Virtual keyboard with special keys
  • Multi-tab interface and split-view
  • Cloud vault for encrypted credentials
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Saved commands and shell scripts
  • Hardware FIDO2 key authentication
Features
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Termius is a modern SSH client designed for productivity and collaboration. Connect with one tap from desktop and mobile. No re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. With a free Termius Starter plan, you can: · Connect from your mobile and desktop devices with SSH, SFTP, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, Serial and through Proxy and jump servers. · Get a desktop-grade terminal experience with a virtual keyboard covering all the special keys required, or connect your Bluetooth keyboard. · Use gestures or shake the device while in the terminal to emulate stroking of Tab, arrows, PgUp/Down, Home, and End, etc. · Work in several sessions simultaneously with a multi-tab interface and split-view support. · Customize your terminal themes and fonts for each connection. · Set custom environment variables. · Save your frequently used commands and shell scripts to execute them with one tap. · Execute your saved commands on multiple sessions or servers at once, or instantly get them autocompleted in the terminal. · Get smart autocomplete for commands, paths, and history, and turn plain-language descriptions into shell commands with AI. · Quickly access the global history of your terminal commands. · Authenticate using hardware FIDO2 keys. · Generate SSH keys in the Secure Enclave, confirm each connection with Face ID or Touch ID, and protect your account with two-factor authentication. · Ad-free. With the Termius Pro plan, you can also: · Access your connection settings and credentials from any device at any time with an encrypted cloud vault. · Sync your data across all your desktop and mobile devices. · Bookmark session logs with notes to your vault. · Integrate with AWS, DigitalOcean, and Azure. Termius reinvents the command-line experience. We strive to make remote access for admins and engineers more productive and enjoyable. Please review our privacy policy https://termius.com/privacy_policy.html and terms of use https://termius.com/terms_of_use.html

About

Advanced JSON Viewer

This tool enhances JSON data viewing and editing within Safari and on your device. It offers beautiful formatting, syntax highlighting, and an interactive editor for efficient JSON management.

Highlights
  • Open and save JSON files
  • Beautiful JSON formatting
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Interactive editor
  • Light & dark modes
  • Error detection
Features
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Advanced JSON Viewer transforms raw JSON data into an elegant, interactive viewing experience right in Safari and now supports opening and saving JSON files directly from your device. Key Features: • Open JSON Files: Open and view JSON files from your device with powerful formatting • Save JSON Files: Edit and save your JSON data directly to your device • Beautiful JSON Formatting: Instantly transforms unformatted JSON into a clean, readable format • Syntax Highlighting: Makes JSON structure easily readable with color-coded elements • Light & Dark Modes: Automatically switches between themes based on your system preferences • Customizable Themes: Choose from a wide selection of professional color schemes • Interactive Editor: Edit JSON directly in the browser with the powerful Ace editor • Settings Toolbar: Quick access to all viewing preferences in one convenient panel • Adjustable Settings: Customize font size, tab width, and other viewing preferences • Invisible Characters: Option to display invisible characters for precise editing • Fast & Efficient: Works instantly on any JSON page or file without slowing down your experience • Error Detection: Highlights JSON syntax errors as you type • Toggle Views: Switch between raw and formatted views with a single click Perfect for developers, QA engineers, API testers, and anyone who works with JSON data. Advanced JSON Viewer makes reading, editing, and saving JSON in Safari and local files a delightful experience. Built with attention to detail and performance, this app seamlessly enhances your JSON workflow whether you're browsing API responses online or examining and editing local configuration files. Available as a universal purchase - buy once and use it on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.

Screenshots

Termius4 screens
Advanced JSON Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Termius at Free against Advanced JSON Viewer's $1.99. Termius also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (81% vs 40%). Advanced JSON Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Termius is free to download; Advanced JSON Viewer costs $1.99 up front. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Advanced JSON Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Termius holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termius has 19K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Termius's written reviews are positive against 40% of Advanced JSON Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termius ships an update fortnightly, Advanced JSON Viewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Termius versus Advanced JSON Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiusAdvanced JSON Viewer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank#4 — better#190
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTermius CorporationAcrogenesis LLC

Customer experience

Termius

All ratings19,420 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews2,497 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.5%

Advanced JSON Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Termius

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues causing data loss
  • Keyboard and cursor issues on iPad
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness after background use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for ProxyCommand
  • Improve keyboard handling and arrow key functionality
  • Implement iCloud sync instead of proprietary cloud
  • Provide a one-time purchase option for individual users

Advanced JSON Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Termius

Subscriptions4
  • Termius Pro Monthly3 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Termius Pro Monthly$15.001 Month
  • Termius Pro Annual14 Days trial$119.001 Year
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  • Termius Pro Annual$119.001 Year
None

Advanced JSON Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termius free?
Termius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advanced JSON Viewer free?
Advanced JSON Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Termius or Advanced JSON Viewer?
Termius is rated higher. Termius averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Advanced JSON Viewer averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Termius or Advanced JSON Viewer have ads?
Neither Termius nor Advanced JSON Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termius or Advanced JSON Viewer?
Termius ships an update fortnightly, and Advanced JSON Viewer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Termius was updated on October 17, 2026 and Advanced JSON Viewer on October 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Termius or Advanced JSON Viewer?
Termius currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Advanced JSON Viewer at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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