Comparison

SDK85 vs XML / JSON Viewer

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

Head to head
About

SDK85

This app emulates the Intel SDK-85 System Design Kit, allowing users to program and execute 8085 machine code. It features a hexpad, seven-segment display, and a monitor program, with an optional TTY mode for more comfortable input.

Highlights
  • 8085 microprocessor emulation
  • Hexpad and seven-segment display UI
  • Monitor program for code entry/execution
  • TTY mode for serial terminal input
  • Code execution suspension to save battery
  • Play/pause button for resuming execution
Features
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An emulator of the SDK-85 System Design Kit issued by Intel in the mid-seventies. The kit featured an 8085 micro processor, some basic IO chips, and a UI comprised of a hexpad and a six-digit seven-segment display. There was also a ROM plugged onto the board which contained a monitor program to enter and execute machine code on the 8085. The app emulates an 8085 and executes the monitor (shippment granted by Intel as long as the app is free and educational). The original kit leveraged the serial IO pins of the 8085 to connect a TTY as a somewhat more comfortable alternative to the hexpad/ display UI used by the monitor on startup. A wipe-left gesture shifts in a simple terminal and the monitor switches to TTY mode. To use the app one needs to get a copy of the original SDK-85 System Design Kit User‘s Manual (ask Google) and work it thru. Some knowledge of the 8085 and its instruction set is helpful as well, and being a boomer nerd who loved to program micro computers when young (and still does) is key. Intel designed the monitor to run in a loop that keeps the CPU constantly busy (on a single thread). To prevent the battery from draining the app suspends executing after 15 seconds indicated by a slightly blurred display. Tapping the centered play-pause button resumes the monitor or any other program in execution. Timeout and a few other options can be changed in the app‘s entry in Settings.

About

XML / JSON Viewer

Features
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Instantly format and view XML or JSON files offline. Even broken data displays partially, keeping your workflow uninterrupted. Copy in 4 formats: Pretty, Raw, Key+Value, Value Only. Handles files up to 10MB smoothly, with preview mode for larger files. 【Key Features】 ・Auto-detect format with syntax highlighting ・Partial display for malformed data ・4 copy formats for flexible reuse ・Large file preview for smooth operation ・Light/Dark theme support 【Perfect For】 Developers, system engineers, API users, students—anyone working with XML/JSON daily. 【Privacy】 Your files are processed entirely on your device and are never uploaded. This app shows ads, which may use the network; upgrade to Pro to remove them. 【Pro】 A single one-time Pro purchase removes all ads and unlocks full content for large files, advanced copy, and regex search.

Screenshots

SDK854 screens
XML / JSON Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDK85 at none against XML / JSON Viewer's 1. SDK85 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). XML / JSON Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XML / JSON Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SDK85 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDK85 ships an update every 2 weeks, XML / JSON Viewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SDK85 versus XML / JSON Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDK85XML / JSON Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuergen SchuckSeiya.k

In-app purchases

None

SDK85

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

XML / JSON Viewer

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is SDK85 free?
SDK85 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XML / JSON Viewer free?
XML / JSON Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SDK85 or XML / JSON Viewer have ads?
XML / JSON Viewer shows ads; SDK85 does not.
Which is updated more often, SDK85 or XML / JSON Viewer?
SDK85 ships an update every 2 weeks, and XML / JSON Viewer every 6 weeks. Most recently, SDK85 was updated on September 18, 2026 and XML / JSON Viewer on September 19, 2026.

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