Comparison

JSONEditor vs Advanced JSON Viewer

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

Head to head
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

About

Advanced JSON Viewer

This tool enhances JSON data viewing and editing within Safari and on your device. It offers beautiful formatting, syntax highlighting, and an interactive editor for efficient JSON management.

Highlights
  • Open and save JSON files
  • Beautiful JSON formatting
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Interactive editor
  • Light & dark modes
  • Error detection
Features
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Advanced JSON Viewer transforms raw JSON data into an elegant, interactive viewing experience right in Safari and now supports opening and saving JSON files directly from your device. Key Features: • Open JSON Files: Open and view JSON files from your device with powerful formatting • Save JSON Files: Edit and save your JSON data directly to your device • Beautiful JSON Formatting: Instantly transforms unformatted JSON into a clean, readable format • Syntax Highlighting: Makes JSON structure easily readable with color-coded elements • Light & Dark Modes: Automatically switches between themes based on your system preferences • Customizable Themes: Choose from a wide selection of professional color schemes • Interactive Editor: Edit JSON directly in the browser with the powerful Ace editor • Settings Toolbar: Quick access to all viewing preferences in one convenient panel • Adjustable Settings: Customize font size, tab width, and other viewing preferences • Invisible Characters: Option to display invisible characters for precise editing • Fast & Efficient: Works instantly on any JSON page or file without slowing down your experience • Error Detection: Highlights JSON syntax errors as you type • Toggle Views: Switch between raw and formatted views with a single click Perfect for developers, QA engineers, API testers, and anyone who works with JSON data. Advanced JSON Viewer makes reading, editing, and saving JSON in Safari and local files a delightful experience. Built with attention to detail and performance, this app seamlessly enhances your JSON workflow whether you're browsing API responses online or examining and editing local configuration files. Available as a universal purchase - buy once and use it on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.

Screenshots

JSONEditor3 screens
Advanced JSON Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JSONEditor at Free against Advanced JSON Viewer's $1.99. JSONEditor also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). Advanced JSON Viewer's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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; Advanced JSON Viewer costs $1.99 up front. JSONEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Advanced JSON Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JSONEditor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of JSONEditor's written reviews are positive against 40% of Advanced JSON Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, Advanced JSON Viewer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
JSONEditor versus Advanced JSON Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSONEditorAdvanced JSON Viewer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杏娣 吴Acrogenesis LLC

Customer experience

JSONEditor

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Advanced JSON Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

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
None

Advanced JSON Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSONEditor free?
JSONEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advanced JSON Viewer free?
Advanced JSON Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JSONEditor or Advanced JSON Viewer?
JSONEditor is rated higher. JSONEditor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Advanced JSON Viewer averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do JSONEditor or Advanced JSON Viewer have ads?
Neither JSONEditor nor Advanced JSON Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSONEditor or Advanced JSON Viewer?
JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, and Advanced JSON Viewer every 6 weeks. Most recently, JSONEditor was updated on October 10, 2026 and Advanced JSON Viewer on October 10, 2026.

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