JSON Tree vs XML Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JSON Tree
This app provides a lightweight way to view and format JSON data. It offers features like collapsing/expanding nodes, lazy loading for large files, and system integration for easy file access. It also supports exporting type declarations for various programming languages.
- JSON tree preview
- Collapse/expand nodes
- Lazy loading for large files
- Export type declarations (Java, TS, Go)
- Drag & drop and 'Open with' support
- Dark/light themes and custom font sizing
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A lightweight JSON tree structure previewer with no other dependencies. - Supports exporting type declarations for languages such as Java, TS, and Go - Instantly collapse and expand tree nodes for precise data exploration - Blazing fast performance: 100% native code, zero external libraries - Effortless handling of large files via **Lazy Loading** - Smart copying of full JSON objects, regardless of node collapse state - Seamless system integration: Supports drag & drop, Shared files, and "Open with" from context menus - Enhanced file access: Directly supports "file:///" location paths - Clear data overview: Displays array length/count for quick assessment - Full customization: Includes multiple dark/light theme options and custom font sizing
XML Tools
A professional-grade utility for developers to format, transform, and validate XML data. It offers interactive visualization, code generation for multiple languages, and XSD schema creation for robust error checking.
- Interactive Tree View and JSONPath querying
- Convert XML to JSON, CSV, TSV, TOML, YAML, HTML, Markdown, Base64
- Generate type-safe model classes for Dart, Swift, Kotlin, Java, Python, TypeScript, C#
- Auto-generate XSD schemas and real-time validation
- Dedicated XML syntax keyboard overlay
- Minify and prettify XML structures
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A fast, private XML editor and viewer for iPhone and iPad. Paste an API response, open a file or load a URL, then format, validate, explore and convert it without leaving your device. EDIT LIKE ON YOUR DESKTOP • Syntax highlighting, line numbers and code folding • Smart editing: tags and quotes close automatically, closing tags align, and Backspace steps back a whole indent level • Keyboard toolbar with XML keys, indent and outdent • Tabs, find and replace, undo and redo, and full iPad keyboard shortcuts EXPLORE YOUR DATA • Interactive Tree View with search to explore nested elements and attributes • Side-by-side diff against another file, pasted text, an open tab or a URL VALIDATE WITH XSD • Add an XSD schema from a file or HTTPS URL, or generate one from your XML • Check XML syntax and validate document structure with XSD on iPhone and iPad CONVERT AND EXPORT • Pretty-print or minify with your preferred indentation • Convert XML to JSON, YAML, CSV, TSV, TOML, TOON, HTML, Markdown and Base64 • Generate model classes for Swift, Kotlin, Dart, TypeScript, Python, Java, C# and Go PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents are processed on your device and never uploaded. No account, no ads, no tracking. Open files from the Files app, iCloud Drive or a URL, and share results anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XML Tools at 5.0 against JSON Tree's 1.0. JSON Tree's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, ads, 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
JSON Tree costs $1.99 and XML Tools $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XML Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
JSON Tree ships an update fortnightly, XML Tools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JSON Tree | XML Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 金攀 虞 | Mohammed Aadhil |
Customer experience
JSON Tree
XML Tools
In-app purchases
JSON Tree
No in-app purchases
XML Tools
No in-app purchases
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