# JSON Editor Mobile vs Json Genie

The clearest difference is rating: Json Genie at 4.6 against JSON Editor Mobile's 3.9. Json Genie also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). JSON Editor Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Json Genie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively.

JSON Editor Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Json Genie every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSON Editor Mobile | Json Genie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-editor-mobile/id6496686132/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-genie-json-editorviewer/id6762467992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 11 MB | 58 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) | [Tommy Uytterhaegen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175932590) |

## 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 |


### Json Genie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-genie-json-editorviewer/id6762467992)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a fast and private way to view, edit, compare, and merge JSON files directly on your device. It offers a clear tree structure for browsing, powerful search capabilities, and formatting options without needing an account or cloud upload.

**Highlights:** View JSON in a tree structure, Edit JSON data safely, Compare JSON files, Merge JSON files, Search keys, values, and paths, Format and minify JSON, Private local workflow

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Json Genie Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSON Editor Mobile free?

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

### Is Json Genie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JSON Editor Mobile or Json Genie?

Json Genie is rated higher. JSON Editor Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Json Genie averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do JSON Editor Mobile or Json Genie have ads?

Json Genie shows ads; JSON Editor Mobile does not.

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

JSON Editor Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Json Genie every 10 days. Most recently, JSON Editor Mobile was updated on October 3, 2026 and Json Genie on September 27, 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.*