# Shortcuty vs JSON Viewer and Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shortcuty at 91% against JSON Viewer and Editor's 33%. Shortcuty also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). JSON Viewer and Editor's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcuty sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and JSON Viewer and Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shortcuty ships an update weekly, JSON Viewer and Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcuty | JSON Viewer and Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuty/id6751129542/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **41** | — |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Hoefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700588916) | [Sahana A S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800491118) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcuty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuty/id6751129542)

Explore and share custom automations for your iPhone. Discover trending shortcuts, build your own, and connect with a community of creators. Enhance your device's productivity with user-generated solutions.

**Highlights:** Discover user-created shortcuts, Browse trending automations, Build and share your own shortcuts, Connect with creators, Detailed shortcut information, Version tracking and updates

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### JSON Viewer and Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-viewer-and-editor/id6760624709)

This app allows users to view, edit, format, validate, compare, and convert JSON files with an intuitive interface. It offers features like tree and code views, a smart editor with live validation, and the ability to export to various formats. It also includes an API client and a JSON comparison tool.

**Highlights:** Tree and code view with syntax highlighting, Smart JSON editor with live validation, JSON fixer for repairing broken files, Export to PDF, Excel, YAML, CSV, XML, API client for sending HTTP requests, Side-by-side JSON comparison, JSON Schema validation and JSONPath querying

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| JSONVEdit Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcuty free?

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

### Is JSON Viewer and Editor free?

JSON Viewer and Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Shortcuty or JSON Viewer and Editor have ads?

Neither Shortcuty nor JSON Viewer and Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcuty or JSON Viewer and Editor?

Shortcuty ships an update weekly, and JSON Viewer and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Shortcuty was updated on November 8, 2026 and JSON Viewer and Editor on November 5, 2026.

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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.*