# Simple_TextEdit vs JSON Editor Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Simple_TextEdit at 5.0 against JSON Editor Mobile's 3.9. Simple_TextEdit also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). JSON Editor Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple_TextEdit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JSON Editor Mobile sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple_TextEdit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JSON Editor Mobile has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Simple_TextEdit's written reviews are positive against 60% of JSON Editor Mobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple_TextEdit | JSON Editor Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-textedit/id6478072145/reviews)** | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-editor-mobile/id6496686132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seung-Un Ham](https://appshunter.io/developer/447543367) | [VDT LABS S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567740333) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple_TextEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-textedit/id6478072145)

This app provides a native plain text editing experience for iOS devices. It allows users to open, edit, and save plain text files like .txt, .md, and .json directly from the Files app, offering a streamlined alternative to rich text editors.

**Highlights:** Native plain text editing, Opens and saves .txt, .md, .json, Integrates with Files app, Prettify JSON functionality, Clipboard integration, Supports 39 languages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### JSON Editor Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-editor-mobile/id6496686132)

This application allows users to create, visualize, modify, and validate JSON data. It offers both outline and text modes for editing, with features like syntax coloring, auto-indentation, and find/replace functionality. Premium features, including saving documents, are available via a one-time in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** View and edit JSON in outline or text modes, Error-proof manipulation in outline mode, Syntax coloring and auto-indentation in text mode, JSON validation with error highlighting, Find and replace functionality, Undo and redo options, Customizable appearance and font settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple_TextEdit free?

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

### Is JSON Editor Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple_TextEdit or JSON Editor Mobile?

Simple_TextEdit is rated higher. Simple_TextEdit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while JSON Editor Mobile averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Simple_TextEdit or JSON Editor Mobile have ads?

Simple_TextEdit shows ads; JSON Editor Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple_TextEdit or JSON Editor Mobile?

Simple_TextEdit ships an update every 3 months, and JSON Editor Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, Simple_TextEdit was updated on September 19, 2026 and JSON Editor Mobile on September 22, 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.*