JSON Web Token vs JSONEditor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | JSON Web Token | JSONEditor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 25 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #163 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prismatic Apps | 杏娣 吴 |
In-app purchases
JSON Web Token
No in-app purchases
JSONEditor
- JSONEditor Pro$1.491 Month
- JSONEditor Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- JSONEditor Pro$7.99
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