Comparison

SMTP Tester Pro vs JSON Navigator

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

Head to head
About

SMTP Tester Pro

This application helps developers and IT professionals test and debug SMTP connections. It offers an intuitive interface for configuring servers, composing emails, and analyzing detailed transaction logs. Predefined templates for popular services and custom template management simplify setup and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • SMTP server configuration
  • Support for various authentication methods
  • Multiple TLS modes
  • Customizable timeout settings
  • Email composition with CC/BCC
  • Template management
  • Detailed SMTP transaction logs
Features
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Test any SMTP server from your iPhone or iPad. Enter the server, pick the encryption and login method, send a real test email, and see the complete SMTP conversation in a color-coded transaction log. SMTP Tester Pro is built for IT admins, developers and email administrators who need to know why mail isn't going out. Connection and security: - TLS modes: Require STARTTLS (port 587), Require TLS (SSL/TLS, port 465), Normal and Ignore TLS - Login methods: LOGIN, PLAIN, CRAM-MD5 and XOAUTH2, or no login for relays and test servers - Self-signed certificates and custom OpenSSL cipher suites - Adjustable timeout Real test emails: - To, CC and BCC with comma-separated addresses - HTML body with a built-in template and a plain-text fallback - File attachments from the Files app - Custom headers such as Reply-To or X-Priority Transaction log: - Every command and server reply, color-coded, with a color legend - Successful and failed sends are saved in the log, grouped by day - Search a log, show or hide timestamps, copy or share it - Clear error messages with the server's own reply and troubleshooting tips Templates: - Server settings for Microsoft 365, Gmail, Outlook.com, iCloud Mail, Yahoo Mail, AOL Mail, Zoho Mail, GMX Mail, Yandex Mail and Mail.com - Save your own servers as templates, stored encrypted on your device - Password-protected backup and restore of your templates Privacy and appearance: - Face ID lock and password visibility settings - Passwords and access tokens are never written to the log - Light, Dark and System appearance, adjustable log font size and colors - Works on iPhone and iPad

About

JSON Navigator

This app transforms JSON data into interactive, visualized trees directly within Safari. It offers instant visualization, data type indicators, and easy navigation through complex structures. Customize your viewing experience with light and dark themes.

Highlights
  • Instant JSON visualization
  • Interactive tree-view interface
  • Data type indicators
  • Expand/collapse nodes
  • Customizable light/dark themes
Features
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Transform JSON Data into Interactive Trees with JSON Navigator for Safari JSON Navigator provides clean visualization of API responses through an elegant tree-view interface. Designed for developers. Powerful features: - Instant JSON Visualization: Converts JSON responses into interactive trees instantly on page load - Data Type Indicators: Lets you know if you are dealing with a string, number, object, date or other data type and includes element counts - Interactive Tree Navigation: Expand and collapse nodes with ease, making it simple to explore deep data structures - Customizable Interface: Choose between various light and dark themes to find your preferred style Enhance your development workflow with an intuitive tool for JSON analysis. JSON Navigator delivers powerful functionality in a lightweight, efficient package, making API response validation and data structure examination effortless. Perfect for developers on the go.

Screenshots

SMTP Tester Pro4 screens
JSON Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JSON Navigator at every 2 weeks against SMTP Tester Pro's every 6 weeks. JSON Navigator also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). SMTP Tester Pro's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

SMTP Tester Pro costs $3.99 and JSON Navigator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMTP Tester Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SMTP Tester Pro versus JSON Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMTP Tester ProJSON Navigator
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#106 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorian BorovinaChase Higgins

Customer experience

SMTP Tester Pro

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

JSON Navigator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMTP Tester Pro

No in-app purchases

None

JSON Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMTP Tester Pro free?
SMTP Tester Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSON Navigator free?
JSON Navigator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMTP Tester Pro or JSON Navigator have ads?
Neither SMTP Tester Pro nor JSON Navigator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMTP Tester Pro or JSON Navigator?
SMTP Tester Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMTP Tester Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and JSON Navigator on October 28, 2026.

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