# JSON Editor Mobile vs JSONEditor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JSON Editor Mobile at 60% against JSONEditor's 0%. JSON Editor Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months). JSONEditor's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JSON 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.

JSONEditor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of JSON Editor Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of JSONEditor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JSON Editor Mobile ships an update every 3 months, JSONEditor every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSON Editor Mobile | JSONEditor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-editor-mobile/id6496686132/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsoneditor-json-viewer/id6502929928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 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

### 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 |


### 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 JSON Editor Mobile free?

JSON 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, JSON Editor Mobile or JSONEditor?

JSONEditor is rated higher. JSON Editor Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while JSONEditor averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither JSON Editor Mobile nor JSONEditor shows ads.

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

JSON Editor Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and JSONEditor every 25 months. Most recently, JSON Editor Mobile was updated on September 22, 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.*