# Advanced JSON Viewer vs JSON Navigator

The clearest difference is rating: JSON Navigator at 5.0 against Advanced JSON Viewer's 3.3. JSON Navigator also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Advanced JSON Viewer costs $1.99 and JSON Navigator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JSON Navigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Advanced JSON Viewer's written reviews are positive against 67% of JSON Navigator's.

Advanced JSON Viewer ships an update every 6 weeks, JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Advanced JSON Viewer | JSON Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-json-viewer/id6739271287/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #181 | **#24** |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Acrogenesis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784592807) | [Chase Higgins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788526218) |

## What reviewers say

### Advanced JSON Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-json-viewer/id6739271287)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool enhances JSON data viewing and editing within Safari and on your device. It offers beautiful formatting, syntax highlighting, and an interactive editor for efficient JSON management.

**Highlights:** Open and save JSON files, Beautiful JSON formatting, Syntax highlighting, Interactive editor, Light & dark modes, Error detection

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### JSON Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-navigator/id6740144978)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advanced JSON Viewer free?

Advanced JSON Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JSON Navigator free?

JSON Navigator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Advanced JSON Viewer or JSON Navigator?

JSON Navigator is rated higher. Advanced JSON Viewer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while JSON Navigator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Advanced JSON Viewer or JSON Navigator have ads?

Neither Advanced JSON Viewer nor JSON Navigator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Advanced JSON Viewer or JSON Navigator?

Advanced JSON Viewer ships an update every 6 weeks, and JSON Navigator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Advanced JSON Viewer was updated on September 24, 2026 and JSON Navigator on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Advanced JSON Viewer or JSON Navigator?

Advanced JSON Viewer currently peaks at #181 in the App Store charts, and JSON Navigator at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*