Formatter vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Formatter
This utility app transforms messy JSON data into a clean, readable format. It eliminates the frustration of scrolling and eye strain associated with poorly formatted code, simplifying data analysis.
- Seamless JSON formatting
- Transforms unruly JSON
- Clean, human-readable output
- Simplifies data analysis
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Are you tired of wrangling messy JSON data? Frustrated by the endless scrolling and eye-straining formatting? Say goodbye to the headache and hello to simplicity with our JSON Formatter App! Seamless JSON Formatting: Our app takes your unruly JSON data and effortlessly transforms it into a clean, human-readable format. No more squinting at the screen, trying to make sense of tangled code!
X
Organize, access, and protect all your files locally, on your network, or in the cloud. This tool offers a full-featured file browser, seamless integration with cloud storage, and built-in FTP support for remote server management. Create backups and restore them easily to keep your data safe and accessible.
- Full-featured file browser
- FTP client for remote servers
- Cloud backup and restore
- Integration with iOS Files app
- Import/export between apps
- Organize documents, photos, videos
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Easily organize, access, and protect all your personal files in one place. File Manager lets you manage documents, photos, videos, archives, and any other file format with speed and convenience. Open files in other apps, share them instantly, or import and export them to the native iOS Files app and any connected storage location. Go beyond your device with built-in FTP support — browse, upload, and manage files on your FTP servers as easily as local folders. Create and restore backups to the cloud or directly to your device’s internal storage, keeping your important data always safe and accessible. Key Features: - Full-featured file browser for all formats - Open, share, move, rename, and delete files with ease - Seamless integration with the iOS Files app and system share sheet - Import and export files between apps and storage providers - Built-in FTP client for quick access to remote servers - Backup and restore files to cloud services or local storage - Clean, intuitive design optimized for iPhone and iPad Whether you’re managing work documents, media collections, or backups, File Manager gives you complete control over your files — locally, on your network, or in the cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Formatter at 5.0 against X's 1.0. X's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Formatter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Formatter ships an update every 2 months, X daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Formatter | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mew Sang Lim | Roman Maslov |
Customer experience
Formatter
X
In-app purchases
Formatter
No in-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases









