Comparison

JSONEditor vs Json Genie

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

Json Genie

This app provides a fast and private way to view, edit, compare, and merge JSON files directly on your device. It offers a clear tree structure for browsing, powerful search capabilities, and formatting options without needing an account or cloud upload.

Highlights
  • View JSON in a tree structure
  • Edit JSON data safely
  • Compare JSON files
  • Merge JSON files
  • Search keys, values, and paths
  • Format and minify JSON
  • Private local workflow
Features
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**Open JSON. Know what’s inside.** Open, understand and edit JSON on your iPhone or iPad without working through a wall of raw text. Whether someone sent you a JSON file or you regularly work with API responses and configuration files, Json Genie makes it easy to explore your data, find what matters and make changes. No coding needed. No account required. Your JSON is processed on your device. **OPEN YOUR JSON, YOUR WAY** Open JSON and JSONC from: • Files on your device • Mail, shared files and other apps • Cloud storage apps • Pasted text • Web links and API URLs • Supported ZIP archives **EXPLORE WITHOUT GETTING LOST** Browse your file in a clear, structured view. Open nested sections and lists (JSON objects and arrays) one level at a time, then easily find your way back. Keep multiple files open in tabs and switch between them without reopening them. **EDIT WITHOUT THE FUSS** Change values in simple forms without manually managing commas, brackets or quotation marks. • Edit text, numbers, true/false values and null • Add, delete, clone, move and reorder entries • Work with objects, arrays and individual values • Copy and reuse data with paste history **FIND IT. SKIP THE SCROLL.** Search keys, values and paths across your file, then jump directly to matching results. Need a more precise search? Use filters such as: • id: 3 • game.id: 3 • city: "Austin" **SEE EXACTLY WHAT CHANGED** Compare two JSON files or open tabs. Inspect differences in objects, arrays and values with clear before-and-after details. Check changes directly on your device without uploading your JSON to an online comparison tool. **BRING YOUR FILES TOGETHER** Merge JSON files into one new result while keeping your originals unchanged. Review the merge summary, inspect the combined data, then save or share it. **SAVE IT THE WAY YOU NEED IT** Choose readable formatting for people or a compact file for sharing and other tools. • Pretty-print and beautify JSON • Minify JSON by removing unnecessary spacing • Sort keys alphabetically • View raw JSON text • Save or share JSON as text or as a file **YOUR JSON, PROCESSED LOCALLY** Opening, viewing, editing, searching, comparing, merging and formatting happen on your device. Your JSON content is not uploaded to our servers for these operations. No account required. You choose when to export or share your files. **FREE TO USE. OPTIONAL PREMIUM.** Start using Json Genie for free. Premium removes ads, expands file and tab limits, increases history and unlocks extra themes.

Screenshots

JSONEditor3 screens
Json Genie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JSONEditor at none against Json Genie's shown. Json Genie's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 25 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JSONEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Json Genie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Json Genie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, Json Genie every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JSONEditor versus Json Genie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSONEditorJson Genie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杏娣 吴Tommy Uytterhaegen

Customer experience

JSONEditor

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

Json Genie

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
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
1 purchases

Json Genie

One-time1
  • Json Genie Premium$3.99

Questions

Is JSONEditor free?
JSONEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Json Genie free?
Json Genie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JSONEditor or Json Genie?
Json Genie is rated higher. JSONEditor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Json Genie averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do JSONEditor or Json Genie have ads?
Json Genie shows ads; JSONEditor does not.
Which is updated more often, JSONEditor or Json Genie?
JSONEditor ships an update every 25 months, and Json Genie every 10 days. Most recently, JSONEditor was updated on October 10, 2026 and Json Genie on October 13, 2026.

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