Comparison

JSONEditor vs Smart JSON & XML Editor

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

Smart JSON & XML Editor

This app provides developers, testers, and data analysts with a comprehensive mobile toolkit for working with structured data. It offers multiple editing modes, formatting, conversion between JSON and XML, and powerful data manipulation tools for efficient data management on the go.

Highlights
  • Multiple editing modes (Tree, Source, List)
  • Syntax highlighting
  • One-tap format and minify
  • JSON to XML and XML to JSON conversion
  • Add, delete, rename, duplicate, copy/paste data
  • Import from device, clipboard, or URL
  • Local file management
Features
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"Smart JSON & XML Editor is the all-in-one mobile toolkit for developers, testers, and data analysts who work with structured data every day. Whether you are debugging API responses, editing configuration files, formatting complex nested objects, or converting between JSON and XML formats — this app provides everything you need in a single, fast, and reliable experience. THREE POWERFUL EDITING MODES Switch instantly between three professional editing views to work the way you prefer: Tree View — Navigate and edit your data in a collapsible, hierarchical tree structure. Expand, collapse, and modify nodes with a tap. See the full structure of your data at a glance and make precise edits without touching raw code. Source View — Work directly with raw code in a professional editor featuring syntax highlighting, line numbers, search, code folding, and adjustable font size. Toggle between Edit mode and View mode for safe browsing. List View — Browse key-value pairs in a clean, flat layout for quick scanning and editing. Perfect for finding specific values in large files. SMART SOURCE EDITOR The built-in code editor gives you a desktop-class experience on your mobile device: • Syntax highlighting for both JSON and XML with distinct colors for keys, values, strings, numbers, and brackets • Line numbers for precise navigation and reference • Search functionality to find any key, value, or text instantly • Code folding to collapse sections and focus on what matters • Adjustable font size for comfortable reading on any screen • Edit mode and View mode toggle for safe browsing ONE-TAP FORMAT & MINIFY Transform messy, minified, or unreadable data into clean, beautifully indented and formatted output with a single tap. Or minify formatted data for compact storage and network transmission. Works seamlessly for both JSON and XML files. JSON ↔ XML CONVERSION Convert any JSON file to XML or any XML file to JSON with one tap. The app automatically updates the file extension and preserves your data structure. This is perfect for developers working across different systems, APIs, and platforms that use different data formats. POWERFUL DATA OPERATIONS Take full control of your data with comprehensive editing tools: • Add new keys, values, objects, and arrays at any position • Delete single items or entire branches of your data tree • Rename keys without disrupting the structure • Duplicate nodes and entire subtrees for quick replication • Copy and paste data across documents • Multi-select mode for batch operations on multiple nodes at once — delete, move, or copy several items simultaneously FLEXIBLE IMPORT OPTIONS Open data from anywhere. Import files from your device storage, paste JSON or XML content directly from your clipboard, or load data from any URL. No matter how your data arrives, this app handles it instantly. LOCAL FILE MANAGEMENT All your files are organized in the app's built-in document manager. Create new files, rename existing ones, delete files you no longer need, and quickly access your recent files from the history. Your work is always saved locally and ready when you need it. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Smart JSON & XML Editor is designed for professionals who need a reliable, fast, and offline-capable tool for structured data. No accounts required. No cloud dependencies. No unnecessary features. Just open the app and start working with your JSON and XML files. Download Smart JSON & XML Editor today and experience the most powerful way to work with JSON and XML on your mobile device."

Screenshots

JSONEditor3 screens
Smart JSON & XML Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart JSON & XML Editor at 50% against JSONEditor's 0%. Smart JSON & XML Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). JSONEditor's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart JSON & XML Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JSONEditor has 15 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 50% of Smart JSON & XML Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, Smart JSON & XML Editor every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
JSONEditor versus Smart JSON & XML Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSONEditorSmart JSON & XML Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杏娣 吴Ahmet Yilmaz

Customer experience

JSONEditor

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

Smart JSON & XML Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Smart JSON & XML Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSONEditor free?
JSONEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart JSON & XML Editor free?
Smart JSON & XML Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JSONEditor or Smart JSON & XML Editor?
Smart JSON & XML Editor is rated higher. JSONEditor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Smart JSON & XML Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JSONEditor or Smart JSON & XML Editor have ads?
Neither JSONEditor nor Smart JSON & XML Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSONEditor or Smart JSON & XML Editor?
JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, and Smart JSON & XML Editor every 8 months. Most recently, JSONEditor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart JSON & XML Editor on October 28, 2026.

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