# iEditor vs JSON Formatter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iEditor at 56% against JSON Formatter's 0%. iEditor also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (189 vs 4). JSON Formatter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iEditor holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iEditor has 189 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of iEditor's written reviews are positive against 0% of JSON Formatter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iEditor | JSON Formatter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-formatter/id1422163030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Robert Surrette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275141689) |

## What reviewers say

### iEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723)

A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.

**Highlights:** Create and import text/source code files, Syntax highlighting for C, Java, HTML, Search and replace functionality, Export files to PDF or JPEG, File management (add, delete, rename, sort), View multiple file formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to convert text to PDF
- 🚀 Quick file opening and editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
- 🔍 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited files
- Text disappearing during editing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Autosave functionality
- Support for more file formats
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Cloud/iCloud integration


### JSON Formatter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-formatter/id1422163030)

This utility helps you format and view JSON strings with clear, readable indentation. It offers both light and dark themes for a comfortable viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Pretty print JSON, Readable indentation, Light mode, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iEditor free?

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

### Is JSON Formatter free?

JSON Formatter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iEditor or JSON Formatter?

iEditor is rated higher. iEditor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while JSON Formatter averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do iEditor or JSON Formatter have ads?

iEditor shows ads; JSON Formatter does not.

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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.*