# JSONEditor vs JSONSpruce

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JSONSpruce at 100% against JSONEditor's 0%. JSONSpruce also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). JSONEditor's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JSONEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. JSONSpruce asks for nothing beyond the download.

JSONSpruce holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JSONEditor has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of JSONEditor's written reviews are positive against 100% of JSONSpruce's.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSONEditor | JSONSpruce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsoneditor-json-viewer/id6502929928/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsonspruce/id6747604975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) | [Brandon Kepros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821211277) |

## What reviewers say

### JSONEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsoneditor-json-viewer/id6502929928)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JSONEditor Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| JSONEditor Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| JSONEditor Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


### JSONSpruce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsonspruce/id6747604975)

This Safari extension automatically formats raw JSON data encountered on webpages into a readable, syntax-highlighted display. It offers interactive features like collapsible sections and one-tap actions for easy data manipulation and analysis.

**Highlights:** Automatic JSON detection, Syntax highlighting, Collapsible sections, Expand/collapse all, Copy formatted JSON, Raw view toggle

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSONEditor free?

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

### Is JSONSpruce free?

JSONSpruce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JSONEditor or JSONSpruce?

JSONSpruce is rated higher. JSONEditor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while JSONSpruce averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JSONEditor or JSONSpruce have ads?

Neither JSONEditor nor JSONSpruce shows ads.

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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.*