Comparison

Widgeto (was API Widgets) 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

Widgeto (was API Widgets)

Display live data from any API or webhook directly on your home screen using customizable widgets. Visualize information with tables, charts, or text without needing to code. Your data remains private and on your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to any JSON API or webhook
  • Multiple visualization options (tables, charts, text)
  • Automatic background widget refreshing
  • Data transformation using expressions
  • Privacy-focused, no third-party servers
  • Ideal for business metrics, status, and personal trackers
Features
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API Widgets brings live data to your home screen. Connect any webhook or JSON API and display the information that matters most in beautiful, customizable iOS widgets - no coding required. WORKS WITH ANY API If it returns JSON, you can display it. Point a widget at any webhook or REST endpoint and choose how to visualize the response. Works great with automation platforms like n8n, Zapier, Make, and Pipedream, as well as your own backends and public APIs. MULTIPLE VISUALIZATION OPTIONS • Tables - Structured data in clean, readable rows • Pie Charts - Proportions and distributions at a glance • Bar Charts - Compare values across categories • Text - Simple values, messages, or status updates • Two-Column Layout - Side-by-side comparisons ALWAYS UP TO DATE Widgets refresh automatically in the background so your data stays current without lifting a finger. POWERFUL DATA TRANSFORMATION Use expressions to extract and format exactly the fields you need from complex API responses. Drill into nested JSON, format numbers and dates, and shape the output to fit the widget - all without writing code. PRIVACY FOCUSED Your data stays on your device. API Widgets connects directly to your endpoints - no third-party servers, no accounts, no tracking, no data collection. IDEAL USE CASES • Business metrics and KPIs • Server, service, and uptime status • IoT and home automation sensor readings • Stock, crypto, and currency prices • Personal dashboards and trackers • Outputs from automation tools (n8n, Zapier, Make, etc.) • Sports scores, weather, transit, or anything else with an API Get started in minutes: add a widget, paste your endpoint URL, choose a visualization, and your data appears on your home screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Widgeto (was API Widgets)4 screens
Smart JSON & XML Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Widgeto (was API Widgets) at 100% against Smart JSON & XML Editor's 0%. Widgeto (was API Widgets) also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). Smart JSON & XML Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads 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. Widgeto (was API Widgets) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smart JSON & XML Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Widgeto (was API Widgets) versus Smart JSON & XML Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgeto (was API Widgets)Smart JSON & XML Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamil KujawinskiAhmet Yilmaz

Customer experience

Widgeto (was API Widgets)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart JSON & XML Editor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Widgeto (was API Widgets)

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
None

Smart JSON & XML Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widgeto (was API Widgets) free?
Widgeto (was API Widgets) 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 Widgeto (was API Widgets) or Smart JSON & XML Editor have ads?
Neither Widgeto (was API Widgets) nor Smart JSON & XML Editor shows ads.

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