Comparison

JSON Web Token vs JSONEditor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JSON Web Token

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JSON Web Token is the fastest way to build, decode and verify JWTs on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Paste any token and instantly see its header and payload, neatly typed and editable. Sign your own tokens with the algorithm of your choice, verify signatures against your own keys, and copy the result with one tap. BUILD • Create tokens from scratch with editable header and payload fields • 12 signing algorithms: HS256/384/512, RS256/384/512, PS256/384/512, ES256/384/512 • One-tap generation of real random keys for every algorithm family VERIFY • Paste your own HMAC secret or public key to verify any token • Clear verified/invalid signature badge • Tamper with the payload and watch the signature react INSPECT • Typed values: strings, numbers, booleans, arrays, nested objects, null • JSON view with configurable indentation, ready to copy • Header and payload sizes in bytes • Date helper to convert timestamps for iat, exp and nbf claims Built for developers: no account, no tracking, everything stays on your device.

About

JSONEditor

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
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JSONEditor is a powerful JSON editor for app and web developers. - Import JSON file from Files app - Import JSON from http request - View JSON in Tree View clearly - Edit JSON code with syntax highlighting ----- JSONEditor Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/jsoneditor/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/jsoneditor/privacy.html

Screenshots

JSON Web Token4 screens
JSONEditor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JSONEditor at Free against JSON Web Token's $2.99. JSONEditor also leads on chart position (#163 vs unranked). JSON Web Token's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JSONEditor is free to download; JSON Web Token costs $2.99 up front. JSONEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. JSON Web Token asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSON Web Token ships an update every 27 months, JSONEditor every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
JSON Web Token versus JSONEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON Web TokenJSONEditor
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.2 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 25 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#163 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrismatic Apps杏娣 吴

In-app purchases

None

JSON Web Token

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JSONEditor

Subscriptions2
  • JSONEditor Pro$1.491 Month
  • JSONEditor Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • JSONEditor Pro$7.99

Questions

Is JSON Web Token free?
JSON Web Token costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSONEditor free?
JSONEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JSON Web Token or JSONEditor have ads?
Neither JSON Web Token nor JSONEditor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSON Web Token or JSONEditor?
JSON Web Token ships an update every 27 months, and JSONEditor every 25 months. Most recently, JSON Web Token was updated on October 29, 2026 and JSONEditor on October 30, 2026.

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