JSONEditor vs JSON Tools
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
JSON Tools
This app provides developers with tools to view, edit, and compare JSON data. It offers hierarchical tree views, raw text editing with syntax highlighting, advanced search capabilities including JSONPath, and file operations for local and remote JSON files.
- Hierarchical tree view with expandable nodes
- Raw text editor with syntax highlighting
- Advanced search with JSONPath support
- Visual JSON file comparison
- Open JSON from device or URL
- Save and copy JSON content
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JSON Tools is a fast, modern JSON workbench built for developers who live inside APIs. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Explore large JSON files in tree or raw view with collapsible nodes • Edit with line-numbered syntax highlighting, Undo/Redo, and smart indent • Catch errors as you type with instant JSON validation and clear messages • Compare two JSON documents line by line with the diff engine • Generate strongly-typed Dart model classes in one tap • Spin up realistic mock data for unit tests in seconds • Visualize structure as a connected graph with Graph View BUILT FOR Flutter / Dart developers, backend engineers, QA engineers, and anyone who wrestles with JSON every day. EXPERIENCE Personalized Light and Dark themes, smooth animations, and an ad-free Premium option for focused work. Take control of your JSON—download JSON Tools now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JSONEditor at 4.3 against JSON Tools's 1.0. JSONEditor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). JSON Tools's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. JSONEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and JSON Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
JSONEditor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. 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 split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, JSON Tools fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JSONEditor | JSON Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杏娣 吴 | OKAN KAYCI |
Customer experience
JSONEditor
JSON Tools
In-app purchases
JSONEditor
- JSONEditor Pro$1.491 Month
- JSONEditor Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- JSONEditor Pro$7.99
JSON Tools
- JSON Tools Premium$4.99








