# Tanuki for GitLab vs JSON Navigator

The clearest difference is rating: JSON Navigator at 5.0 against Tanuki for GitLab's 4.0. JSON Navigator also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Tanuki for GitLab's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99 and JSON Navigator $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JSON Navigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 67% of JSON Navigator's.

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 9 days, JSON Navigator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanuki for GitLab | JSON Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | #99 |
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) | [Chase Higgins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788526218) |

## What reviewers say

### Tanuki for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Native GitLab client, Manage repositories, Track issues, Review merge requests, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### JSON Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool transforms raw JSON API responses into an interactive, tree-like visual format. It helps developers, UX engineers, and designers easily explore and understand complex data structures with features like data type indicators and search functionality.

**Highlights:** Instant JSON visualization, Interactive tree view, Data type indicators, Search JSON responses, Expand/collapse nodes, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JSON Navigator free?

JSON Navigator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tanuki for GitLab or JSON Navigator?

JSON Navigator is rated higher. Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while JSON Navigator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tanuki for GitLab or JSON Navigator have ads?

Neither Tanuki for GitLab nor JSON Navigator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tanuki for GitLab or JSON Navigator?

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 9 days, and JSON Navigator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tanuki for GitLab was updated on November 3, 2026 and JSON Navigator on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tanuki for GitLab or JSON Navigator?

Tanuki for GitLab currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and JSON Navigator at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*