JSONEditor vs JSONCraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
JSONCraft
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JSONCraft for iOS is a streamlined JSON editor that combines simplicity with essential features. Perfect for developers, data analysts, and anyone working with JSON files on the go. The app is now cross-platform — buy it once and use it on macOS, iPad, and iPhone. Key Features: • Beautiful syntax highlighting • Real-time JSON validation • Dark and light themes • Instant JSON formatting • Native iOS experience • Fast and responsive editing Perfect for: • Developers debugging API responses • Data scientists exploring datasets • DevOps engineers managing configurations • QA engineers validating JSON data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JSONEditor at Free against JSONCraft's $1.99. JSONEditor also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). JSONCraft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 25 months). On ads and device support 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; JSONCraft costs $1.99 up front. JSONEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. JSONCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.
JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, JSONCraft weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JSONEditor | JSONCraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杏娣 吴 | Dor Pascal |
In-app purchases
JSONEditor
- JSONEditor Pro$1.491 Month
- JSONEditor Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- JSONEditor Pro$7.99
JSONCraft
No in-app purchases
