iEditor vs JSON Viewer and Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iEditor
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.
- 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
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Voted No. 1 text and source code editor on iPhone/iPad. Simple and fast. iEditor is a text file and source code editing tool on iPhone and iPad. You can use iEditor to: - Create a new text or source code file. - Import files from various locations through Document Browser. - Support Syntax Highlighting for C, Java, HTML files. - Edit text based files and source codes. Supported files include: TXT files, C source codes, HTML files, JAVA source codes, log files, Shell scripts, etc. - Support Search/Replace within a text file. - Support to export a text based file to a PDF or a JPEG file. - Support to Print a file. - Support to Email a file. - Support File Management including: Add/Delete/Rename/Sort files. - Support to view many file formats, including: DOC, EXCEL, PPT, PDF, image files, video files, etc. - Support to open a file in another App. - Support to save an image to your Photo Album. With its simple interfaces, iEditor provides the easiest way to edit text and source code files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iEditor/iEditor_overview.php.
JSON Viewer and Editor
This app allows users to view, edit, format, validate, compare, and convert JSON files with an intuitive interface. It offers features like tree and code views, a smart editor with live validation, and the ability to export to various formats. It also includes an API client and a JSON comparison tool.
- Tree and code view with syntax highlighting
- Smart JSON editor with live validation
- JSON fixer for repairing broken files
- Export to PDF, Excel, YAML, CSV, XML
- API client for sending HTTP requests
- Side-by-side JSON comparison
- JSON Schema validation and JSONPath querying
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The most powerful JSON tool for iPhone and iPad — view, edit, format, validate, compare, and convert JSON files with a beautiful, intuitive interface. TREE VIEW & CODE VIEW View JSON in an interactive tree with expand/collapse, search, and breadcrumb navigation. Switch to formatted code view with syntax highlighting and line numbers. Sort keys alphabetically with one tap. FULL JSON EDITOR Edit JSON with a smart editor featuring line numbers, live validation, and a keyboard shortcuts bar. Add, edit, delete, duplicate, and clone nodes directly in the tree view. The built-in JSON Fixer automatically repairs broken JSON — missing quotes, trailing commas, unquoted keys, and more. EXPORT & CONVERT Export JSON as PDF documents or Excel spreadsheets. Copy as YAML, CSV, Key=Value pairs, or XML. Save to Files or share via any app. Print directly from the app. API CLIENT Send HTTP requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH) with custom headers and body. View responses with status codes, timing, and size. Open any API response directly in the JSON viewer. Save request history for quick access. JSON COMPARE Load two JSON files side by side and see every difference color-coded — additions in green, deletions in red, changes in yellow. Paste, open from files, or fetch from URLs. VALIDATE & QUERY Validate JSON against any schema (JSON Schema Draft 7). Use JSONPath expressions to extract specific data with live results. Get detailed error messages with exact line and column numbers. SMART FEATURES • Auto-detect JSON in clipboard — tap to view instantly • 10+ templates for quick start (API Response, Config, Auth Token, etc.) • Favorites for frequently used files • Session resume — pick up where you left off • HAR file support — view HTTP Archive files • Opens .json files directly from Files app BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Dark and Light theme • 15 languages: English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Bengali, Urdu, French, Arabic, Indonesian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Russian • Clean Material 3 design with JetBrainsMono code font Works completely offline. No account required. No data collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iEditor at 56% against JSON Viewer and Editor's 0%. JSON Viewer and Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iEditor ships an update every 7 months, JSON Viewer and Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iEditor | JSON Viewer and Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (189 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 189 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ComcSoft Corporation | Sahana A S |
Customer experience
iEditor
JSON Viewer and Editor
Bugs and requests
iEditor
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to save edited files
- Text disappearing during editing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Autosave functionality
- Support for more file formats
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Cloud/iCloud integration
JSON Viewer and Editor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iEditor
No in-app purchases
JSON Viewer and Editor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iEditor free?
Is JSON Viewer and Editor free?
Do iEditor or JSON Viewer and Editor have ads?
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