Formatter vs Tools for HomeKit
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!
Tools for HomeKit
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Tools for HomeKit allows you to dive deeper into your smart home. With this app, you can: - Inspect every device showing manufacturer, model, serial numbers and more. Control devices from the detail screen. - Search for devices by name, manufacturer, model etc. This comes in useful if you have moved a device and you cannot locate it by room. - Save a listing of every device in your HomeKit set up to a text file with full details, serial number, model number etc. Great for keeping records of your device details - Logs will show you real time events for the devices in your HomeKit setup. Ever wonder what a motion sensor is doing or what it is controlling? These live logs are great for troubleshooting in your home. You can filter the logs to specific types or devices. Save the log as a file for analysis later. - Overview will show you an 'at a glance' look at all devices. - Manage multiple homes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Formatter at Free against Tools for HomeKit's $2.99. Tools for HomeKit's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Formatter is free to download; Tools for HomeKit costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Formatter ships an update every 2 months, Tools for HomeKit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Formatter | Tools for HomeKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mew Sang Lim | Matrix Logic Corporation |
In-app purchases
Formatter
No in-app purchases
Tools for HomeKit
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Formatter free?
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Do Formatter or Tools for HomeKit have ads?
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