Comparison

JSONSpruce vs AppCat AppStore Analytics

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

AppCat AppStore Analytics

This app provides app developers with a streamlined way to monitor their App Store portfolio's performance. It offers a consolidated dashboard for tracking downloads, revenue, trends, and update adoption, simplifying data analysis from App Store Connect reports.

Highlights
  • Portfolio dashboard
  • Download and proceeds tracking
  • Trend charts
  • Update cohort analysis
  • Country-specific adoption comparison
  • App-level detail views
  • Metric snapshot sharing
Features
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AppCat gives app developers a faster way to check what is happening across their App Store portfolio. See downloads, proceeds, monetization, trends, and update performance for every app you manage without digging through App Store Connect reports. Built for independent developers and small studios, AppCat turns your App Store Connect sales data into a compact portfolio dashboard you can scan in seconds. Track your portfolio: * See all released apps in one sortable view * Compare daily downloads, proceeds, and proceeds per download * Switch to rolling 30-day metrics to smooth out noisy daily swings * View compact trend charts for each app and portfolio totals * Track update cohorts to see how new versions are being adopted * Compare update adoption by country * Open app-level detail views for larger charts and recent performance * Share clean metric snapshots when you want to show progress AppCat connects through the official App Store Connect API. Credentials are stored locally on your device, and reports are cached so repeat checks are fast. AppCat is made for the quick questions developers ask every day: Which app is growing?
Which one is slipping?
Did that update move the numbers?
Where are proceeds improving?
How does the whole portfolio look right now? Open AppCat, refresh your reports, and get a clear read on your app business. Privacy Policy: https://www.catspaw-systems.com/PrivacyPolicies/AppCatPrivacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JSONSpruce1 screens
AppCat AppStore Analytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JSONSpruce at none against AppCat AppStore Analytics's 2. JSONSpruce also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. AppCat AppStore Analytics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JSONSpruce asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 AppCat AppStore Analytics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JSONSpruce versus AppCat AppStore Analytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSONSpruceAppCat AppStore Analytics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon KeprosCatspaw Systems LLC

Customer experience

JSONSpruce

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

AppCat AppStore Analytics

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JSONSpruce

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AppCat AppStore Analytics

Subscriptions1
  • AppCat Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • AppCat Lifetime Purchase$29.99

Questions

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

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