# JSONSpruce vs Beszel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JSONSpruce at none against Beszel's 2. JSONSpruce also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Beszel's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beszel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. JSONSpruce asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | JSONSpruce | Beszel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsonspruce/id6747604975/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beszel-dashboard/id6762127312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 3 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Kepros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821211277) | [Theo Vankoekelberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873914246) |

## What reviewers say

### JSONSpruce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsonspruce/id6747604975)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beszel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beszel-dashboard/id6762127312)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor your self-hosted infrastructure directly from your phone. Check server status, resource usage, containers, and alerts with a simple, readable interface. Offers local notifications and home screen widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Monitor server status (up, paused, offline), Track CPU, RAM, disk usage, and uptime, Inspect containers and resource usage, View charts and usage trends, Receive local alert notifications, Add home screen widgets, Demo mode available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annuel | $3.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSONSpruce free?

JSONSpruce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beszel free?

Beszel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JSONSpruce or Beszel?

JSONSpruce and Beszel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do JSONSpruce or Beszel have ads?

Beszel shows ads; JSONSpruce does not.

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