Comparison

JSONSpruce vs WebView Inspector

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

Head to head
About

JSONSpruce

This Safari extension automatically formats raw JSON data encountered on webpages into a readable, syntax-highlighted display. It offers interactive features like collapsible sections and one-tap actions for easy data manipulation and analysis.

Highlights
  • Automatic JSON detection
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Collapsible sections
  • Expand/collapse all
  • Copy formatted JSON
  • Raw view toggle
Features
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JSONSpruce is the essential IOS Safari extension for developers, data analysts, and anyone who works with JSON data. It automatically detects and transforms raw JSON content into a beautifully formatted, easy-to-read display with syntax highlighting and interactive features. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic JSON Detection - Instantly recognizes JSON content on any webpage • Syntax Highlighting - Color-coded elements make JSON structure crystal clear • Collapsible Sections - Expand and collapse nested objects and arrays with a single tap • One-Tap Actions - Expand all, collapse all, or copy formatted JSON instantly • Raw View Toggle - Switch between formatted and original view anytime • Universal Compatibility - Works on all websites, from APIs to data files PERFECT FOR: • Developers debugging API responses • QA testers validating data structures • Students learning programming • Data analysts exploring JSON datasets • Anyone working with web services SIMPLE SETUP: 1. Install JSONSpruce 2. Enable in Safari Settings > Extensions 3. Browse any JSON content - it just works! No configuration needed. JSONSpruce respects your privacy - it processes everything locally on your device and never sends your data anywhere.

About

WebView Inspector

This tool allows developers to load any URL in a native WKWebView on iOS and macOS. It enables inspection via Safari's Develop menu and supports camera and microphone permissions for testing media-rich web functionality.

Highlights
  • Load any URL in WKWebView
  • Inspect with Safari Develop menu
  • Camera and microphone permission testing
  • Native navigation controls
  • Secure HTTPS support
  • Cross-platform testing
Features
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WebView Inspector is a developer tool for iOS and macOS that lets you quickly load any URL in a native WebKit WKWebView and inspect it using Safari’s Develop menu. It supports camera and microphone permissions for testing media-rich web functionality like WebRTC. Just enable inspection via WKWebViewConfiguration (isInspectable = true), connect your device or simulator to Safari, and debug your app as if it were running directly in the browser. Key Features: • Load any URL in a WKWebView on iOS and macOS • Inspect using Safari → Develop → [Your App] • Enable camera & microphone access for media testing • Native navigation: back, forward, refresh • Secure HTTPS with ATS support • Cross-platform testing in a single app Perfect for web developers, QA engineers, and testers who want a lightweight WebView testing tool without building a full environment.

Screenshots

JSONSpruce1 screens
WebView Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

JSONSpruce and WebView Inspector are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JSONSpruce against 5.0 for WebView Inspector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JSONSpruce versus WebView Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSONSpruceWebView Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrandon KeprosCihat Salik

Customer experience

JSONSpruce

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WebView Inspector

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JSONSpruce

No in-app purchases

None

WebView Inspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSONSpruce free?
JSONSpruce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebView Inspector free?
WebView Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JSONSpruce or WebView Inspector?
JSONSpruce and WebView Inspector are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do JSONSpruce or WebView Inspector have ads?
Neither JSONSpruce nor WebView Inspector shows ads.

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