# JSONEditor vs Smart JSON & XML Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSONEditor | Smart JSON & XML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsoneditor-json-viewer/id6502929928/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-json-and-xml-editor/id6759222253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) | [Ahmet Yilmaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435370840) |

## 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 |


### Smart JSON & XML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-json-and-xml-editor/id6759222253)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*