Comparison

XML / JSON Viewer vs Smart JSON & XML Editor

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

Head to head
About

XML / JSON Viewer

Features
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Instantly format and view XML or JSON files offline. Even broken data displays partially, keeping your workflow uninterrupted. Copy in 4 formats: Pretty, Raw, Key+Value, Value Only. Handles files up to 10MB smoothly, with preview mode for larger files. 【Key Features】 ・Auto-detect format with syntax highlighting ・Partial display for malformed data ・4 copy formats for flexible reuse ・Large file preview for smooth operation ・Light/Dark theme support 【Perfect For】 Developers, system engineers, API users, students—anyone working with XML/JSON daily. 【Privacy】 Your files are processed entirely on your device and are never uploaded. This app shows ads, which may use the network; upgrade to Pro to remove them. 【Pro】 A single one-time Pro purchase removes all ads and unlocks full content for large files, advanced copy, and regex search.

About

Smart JSON & XML Editor

This app provides developers, testers, and data analysts with a comprehensive mobile toolkit for working with structured data. It offers multiple editing modes, formatting, conversion between JSON and XML, and powerful data manipulation tools for efficient data management on the go.

Highlights
  • Multiple editing modes (Tree, Source, List)
  • Syntax highlighting
  • One-tap format and minify
  • JSON to XML and XML to JSON conversion
  • Add, delete, rename, duplicate, copy/paste data
  • Import from device, clipboard, or URL
  • Local file management
Features
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"Smart JSON & XML Editor is the all-in-one mobile toolkit for developers, testers, and data analysts who work with structured data every day. Whether you are debugging API responses, editing configuration files, formatting complex nested objects, or converting between JSON and XML formats — this app provides everything you need in a single, fast, and reliable experience. THREE POWERFUL EDITING MODES Switch instantly between three professional editing views to work the way you prefer: Tree View — Navigate and edit your data in a collapsible, hierarchical tree structure. Expand, collapse, and modify nodes with a tap. See the full structure of your data at a glance and make precise edits without touching raw code. Source View — Work directly with raw code in a professional editor featuring syntax highlighting, line numbers, search, code folding, and adjustable font size. Toggle between Edit mode and View mode for safe browsing. List View — Browse key-value pairs in a clean, flat layout for quick scanning and editing. Perfect for finding specific values in large files. SMART SOURCE EDITOR The built-in code editor gives you a desktop-class experience on your mobile device: • Syntax highlighting for both JSON and XML with distinct colors for keys, values, strings, numbers, and brackets • Line numbers for precise navigation and reference • Search functionality to find any key, value, or text instantly • Code folding to collapse sections and focus on what matters • Adjustable font size for comfortable reading on any screen • Edit mode and View mode toggle for safe browsing ONE-TAP FORMAT & MINIFY Transform messy, minified, or unreadable data into clean, beautifully indented and formatted output with a single tap. Or minify formatted data for compact storage and network transmission. Works seamlessly for both JSON and XML files. JSON ↔ XML CONVERSION Convert any JSON file to XML or any XML file to JSON with one tap. The app automatically updates the file extension and preserves your data structure. This is perfect for developers working across different systems, APIs, and platforms that use different data formats. POWERFUL DATA OPERATIONS Take full control of your data with comprehensive editing tools: • Add new keys, values, objects, and arrays at any position • Delete single items or entire branches of your data tree • Rename keys without disrupting the structure • Duplicate nodes and entire subtrees for quick replication • Copy and paste data across documents • Multi-select mode for batch operations on multiple nodes at once — delete, move, or copy several items simultaneously FLEXIBLE IMPORT OPTIONS Open data from anywhere. Import files from your device storage, paste JSON or XML content directly from your clipboard, or load data from any URL. No matter how your data arrives, this app handles it instantly. LOCAL FILE MANAGEMENT All your files are organized in the app's built-in document manager. Create new files, rename existing ones, delete files you no longer need, and quickly access your recent files from the history. Your work is always saved locally and ready when you need it. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Smart JSON & XML Editor is designed for professionals who need a reliable, fast, and offline-capable tool for structured data. No accounts required. No cloud dependencies. No unnecessary features. Just open the app and start working with your JSON and XML files. Download Smart JSON & XML Editor today and experience the most powerful way to work with JSON and XML on your mobile device."

Screenshots

XML / JSON Viewer4 screens
Smart JSON & XML Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart JSON & XML Editor at none against XML / JSON Viewer's 1. Smart JSON & XML Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). XML / JSON Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support 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. XML / JSON Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart JSON & XML Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
XML / JSON Viewer versus Smart JSON & XML Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXML / JSON ViewerSmart JSON & XML Editor
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiya.kAhmet Yilmaz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

XML / JSON Viewer

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
None

Smart JSON & XML Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XML / JSON Viewer free?
XML / JSON Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart JSON & XML Editor free?
Smart JSON & XML Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XML / JSON Viewer or Smart JSON & XML Editor have ads?
XML / JSON Viewer shows ads; Smart JSON & XML Editor does not.

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