Comparison

PrettyJsonInBrowser vs PostX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PrettyJsonInBrowser

This Safari extension for iOS transforms unreadable API JSON responses into a beautifully formatted and readable format directly on your iPhone or iPad. It aims to eliminate the frustration of dealing with messy JSON data, making it easier for developers and tech enthusiasts to work with data.

Highlights
  • Formats messy JSON data
  • Readable JSON output
  • Safari iOS extension
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
  • Improves data readability
Features
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Hey Developers, JSON Lovers, and Tech Enthusiasts! Ever fetch data from an API, get a shiny JSON response, and then… bam! It’s an unreadable mess on your gorgeous iPhone screen? We’ve all been there. But don’t worry—your JSON woes are officially over! Introducing PrettyJsonInBrowser—your new go-to Safari iOS extension that magically transforms chaotic JSON into something beautifully readable, right on your iPhone. No more squinting or frustration—just clean, human-friendly JSON, exactly how it should be. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a coding hobbyist, or somewhere in between, this app is made for you!

About

PostX

This app allows developers to build and test REST, HTTP, and SOAP APIs directly on their iPhone or iPad. It supports various request methods, authentication types, and body formats, with features for organizing requests and inspecting responses.

Highlights
  • HTTP/HTTPS methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH)
  • Custom query parameters
  • Basic, Bearer/JWT, OAuth authentication
  • Customizable headers
  • Multiple body formats (raw, binary, GraphQL, form-data)
  • Pre-request and post-response scripting
  • Response viewer with status codes and prettified JSON
  • Request history and workspaces
Features
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PostX is a powerful yet simple API client for iPhone and iPad for working with REST APIs, HTTP APIs, and even occasional SOAP APIs. Use this REST API client and HTTP API client to quickly build requests, inspect responses, and iterate on your backend without needing a desktop tool. Features of PostX • HTTP/HTTPS methods
Send requests with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and more so you can cover most modern REST and HTTP APIs in one API client. • Custom parameters
Add query parameters with key, value, and descriptions to keep complex endpoints organized and reusable in your API-client testing workflow. • Authorization
Use Basic, Bearer/JWT, and OAuth-style authentication to connect securely to protected APIs directly from this REST API client for iOS. • Headers
Add custom headers, with common ones like Content-Type and User-Agent ready for quick setup when using this HTTP API client on iPhone and iPad. • Body formats
Build request bodies in raw, binary, GraphQL, form-data, and x-www-form-urlencoded formats to handle most real-world REST and HTTP API scenarios. • Scripts
Insert pre-request and post-response scripts to handle tokens, variables, and simple checks without leaving your API client. • Response viewer
View status codes, headers, and prettified JSON to understand and debug API behavior faster during API-client testing. • History
Automatically save requests and responses so you can rerun, tweak, and reuse them whenever you need inside your API client for iOS. • Workspaces
Create workspaces to organize APIs by project, service, or environment so you can keep related requests grouped and easy to access. Its a great alternative to Postman PostX is an all-in-one REST API client and HTTP API client for iPhone and iPad that brings your desktop API workflow to iOS. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://elevarelab.site/privacy

Screenshots

PrettyJsonInBrowser4 screens
PostX4 screens

Verdict

The call

PrettyJsonInBrowser and PostX both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of PrettyJsonInBrowser's written reviews are positive against 0% of PostX's. PrettyJsonInBrowser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). PostX's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On rating, 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

PostX is free to download; PrettyJsonInBrowser costs $1.99 up front. PostX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PrettyJsonInBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for PrettyJsonInBrowser against 3.0 for PostX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostX has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of PrettyJsonInBrowser's written reviews are positive against 0% of PostX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrettyJsonInBrowser ships an update weekly, PostX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PrettyJsonInBrowser versus PostX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrettyJsonInBrowserPostX
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian BollingAnupkumar Naginbhai Patel

Customer experience

PrettyJsonInBrowser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

PostX

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PrettyJsonInBrowser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PostX

Subscriptions3
  • Postmon Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Postmon Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Postmon Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is PrettyJsonInBrowser free?
PrettyJsonInBrowser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PostX free?
PostX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrettyJsonInBrowser or PostX?
PrettyJsonInBrowser and PostX are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do PrettyJsonInBrowser or PostX have ads?
Neither PrettyJsonInBrowser nor PostX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrettyJsonInBrowser or PostX?
PrettyJsonInBrowser ships an update weekly, and PostX every 3 months. Most recently, PrettyJsonInBrowser was updated on October 8, 2026 and PostX on October 14, 2026.

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