# JSONEditor vs JSON Tools

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSONEditor | JSON Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsoneditor-json-viewer/id6502929928/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-tools-view-edit/id6756753329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) | [OKAN KAYCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807380236) |

## 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 |


### JSON Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-tools-view-edit/id6756753329)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JSON Tools Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSONEditor free?

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

### Is JSON Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JSONEditor or JSON Tools?

JSONEditor is rated higher. JSONEditor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while JSON Tools averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JSONEditor or JSON Tools have ads?

JSON Tools shows ads; JSONEditor does not.

### Which is updated more often, JSONEditor or JSON Tools?

JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, and JSON Tools fortnightly. Most recently, JSONEditor was updated on September 23, 2026 and JSON Tools on September 21, 2026.

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