# JSON Editor Mobile vs Simple Hex Editor

The clearest difference is rating: JSON Editor Mobile at 3.9 against Simple Hex Editor's 1.0. JSON Editor Mobile also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and ads (none vs shown). Simple Hex Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

JSON Editor Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JSON Editor Mobile has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of JSON Editor Mobile's written reviews are positive against 25% of Simple Hex Editor's.

JSON Editor Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Simple Hex Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSON Editor Mobile | Simple Hex Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-editor-mobile/id6496686132/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hex-editor-read-bytes/id6504355590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VDT LABS S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567740333) | [SEUNGWOO JO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638712318) |

## 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 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Simple Hex Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hex-editor-read-bytes/id6504355590)

Easily view and modify the raw byte data of any file with a straightforward interface. This tool is designed for developers and tech enthusiasts who need a quick and efficient way to perform hex editing without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** View file byte data, Edit files in hex, Simple interface, Quick file access, Developer-focused

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Hex Editor Ad-free Lifetime | $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 Simple Hex Editor free?

Simple Hex Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JSON Editor Mobile or Simple Hex Editor?

JSON Editor Mobile is rated higher. JSON Editor Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Simple Hex Editor averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do JSON Editor Mobile or Simple Hex Editor have ads?

Simple Hex Editor shows ads; JSON Editor Mobile does not.

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

JSON Editor Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Hex Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, JSON Editor Mobile was updated on October 3, 2026 and Simple Hex Editor on October 4, 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.*