# PLIST Editor Mobile vs JSONEditor

The clearest difference is rating: PLIST Editor Mobile at 5.0 against JSONEditor's 4.3. PLIST Editor Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). JSONEditor's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLIST Editor Mobile sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and JSONEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PLIST Editor Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

PLIST Editor Mobile ships an update every 2 months, JSONEditor every 25 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLIST Editor Mobile | JSONEditor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plist-editor-mobile/id6468591462/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsoneditor-json-viewer/id6502929928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#210** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VDT LABS S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567740333) | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) |

## What reviewers say

### PLIST Editor Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plist-editor-mobile/id6468591462)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Edit property list files in various formats, preserving dictionary order for source control. Offers core editing features for free, with a premium upgrade for advanced functions like saving and find/replace.

**Highlights:** Create, visualize, modify, and save .plist documents, Supports XML, Binary, and OpenStep/ASCII formats, Preserves dictionary element order for source control, Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, delete, and reorder elements, Find & Replace text within elements, Sort children or siblings by key, type, or value, Export files as JSON and PLIST formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### JSONEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsoneditor-json-viewer/id6502929928)

This app allows developers to import, view, and edit JSON files with syntax highlighting. It offers tree view for clear visualization and supports importing from files or HTTP requests.

**Highlights:** Import JSON from Files app, Import JSON from HTTP request, Tree View for clear visualization, Syntax highlighting for code editing, Monthly and annual subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JSONEditor Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| JSONEditor Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| JSONEditor Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLIST Editor Mobile free?

PLIST Editor Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JSONEditor free?

JSONEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PLIST Editor Mobile or JSONEditor?

PLIST Editor Mobile is rated higher. PLIST Editor Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while JSONEditor averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do PLIST Editor Mobile or JSONEditor have ads?

Neither PLIST Editor Mobile nor JSONEditor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLIST Editor Mobile or JSONEditor?

PLIST Editor Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and JSONEditor every 25 months. Most recently, PLIST Editor Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and JSONEditor on September 23, 2026.

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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.*