SMTP Tester Pro vs JSON Navigator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Instant JSON visualization
- Interactive tree-view interface
- Data type indicators
- Expand/collapse nodes
- Customizable light/dark themes
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | SMTP Tester Pro | JSON Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #106 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dorian Borovina | Chase Higgins |
Customer experience
SMTP Tester Pro
JSON Navigator
In-app purchases
SMTP Tester Pro
No in-app purchases
JSON Navigator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SMTP Tester Pro free?
Is JSON Navigator free?
Do SMTP Tester Pro or JSON Navigator have ads?
Which is updated more often, SMTP Tester Pro or JSON Navigator?
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