Comparison

JSON Tools vs Json Genie

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

Head to head
About

JSON Tools

This app provides developers with tools to view, edit, and compare JSON data. It offers hierarchical tree views, raw text editing with syntax highlighting, advanced search capabilities including JSONPath, and file operations for local and remote JSON files.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical tree view with expandable nodes
  • Raw text editor with syntax highlighting
  • Advanced search with JSONPath support
  • Visual JSON file comparison
  • Open JSON from device or URL
  • Save and copy JSON content
Features
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JSON Tools is a fast, modern JSON workbench built for developers who live inside APIs. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Explore large JSON files in tree or raw view with collapsible nodes • Edit with line-numbered syntax highlighting, Undo/Redo, and smart indent • Catch errors as you type with instant JSON validation and clear messages • Compare two JSON documents line by line with the diff engine • Generate strongly-typed Dart model classes in one tap • Spin up realistic mock data for unit tests in seconds • Visualize structure as a connected graph with Graph View BUILT FOR Flutter / Dart developers, backend engineers, QA engineers, and anyone who wrestles with JSON every day. EXPERIENCE Personalized Light and Dark themes, smooth animations, and an ad-free Premium option for focused work. Take control of your JSON—download JSON Tools now.

About

Json Genie

This app provides a fast and private way to view, edit, compare, and merge JSON files directly on your device. It offers a clear tree structure for browsing, powerful search capabilities, and formatting options without needing an account or cloud upload.

Highlights
  • View JSON in a tree structure
  • Edit JSON data safely
  • Compare JSON files
  • Merge JSON files
  • Search keys, values, and paths
  • Format and minify JSON
  • Private local workflow
Features
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Json Genie is a fast, private JSON viewer, editor, formatter, merger and compare tool for iPhone and iPad. Open JSON and JSONC files, view them in a clean tree structure, search keys and values, edit data, compare differences, merge files, pretty-print, minify and share the result. No account. No cloud upload. Your JSON files stay on your device. Built for practical JSON work on mobile, Json Genie helps you open a file, understand its structure, make changes safely and move on. View JSON clearly Turn raw JSON into a readable object and array tree view. Browse nested objects, arrays, strings, numbers, booleans and null values without losing your place. Open JSON from anywhere Use Json Genie as a JSON file opener for files on your device, pasted text, shared content, URLs and supported archives. Open .json and JSONC files from Files, Mail, cloud storage apps, copied JSON text or ZIP archives. Edit JSON without broken syntax Edit JSON files without manually fixing commas, brackets or quotes. Change strings, numbers, booleans and null values. Add, edit, clone, delete, move and reorder objects, arrays and values while keeping the structure clear. Compare JSON files Pick two JSON files or open tabs and see what changed. Inspect differences in objects, arrays and values without copying private data into an online JSON diff tool. Merge JSON files Combine JSON files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Review the merge summary, inspect the result, then save or share the merged JSON. Useful for config files, exported data, API responses, backups and test files. Find what matters fast Search JSON keys, values and paths across your document. Jump to matching results, inspect the surrounding structure and return without losing your place. Smart filters like id: 3, game.id: 3 or city: "Austin" help you find specific data faster. Format, minify and export JSON Use Json Genie as a JSON formatter when you need cleaner output, compact JSON, sorted keys or a readable structure before saving or sharing. Pretty-print JSON, beautify JSON, minify JSON, sort keys, share as text or file, or switch to raw text view when needed. Private local JSON workflow Json Genie opens, views, edits, searches, compares, merges and formats JSON directly on your iPhone or iPad. Your files are not uploaded to our servers just to inspect, edit or clean them up. Fast with small and large JSON files Json Genie is built for speed and clarity, from small JSON snippets to large, deeply nested documents. What you can do with Json Genie • Open JSON, JSONC and supported ZIP archives • View JSON in a clean tree view • Compare JSON files and open tabs • Merge JSON files and review the result • Search keys, values and paths • Use smart search filters such as id: 3 or game.id: 3 • Edit strings, numbers, booleans, nulls, objects and arrays • Add, delete, clone, move and reorder JSON entries • Open multiple JSON files in tabs • Copy and reuse entries with paste history • Pretty-print, beautify, minify and sort JSON keys • Share JSON as formatted text or as a file • View raw JSON text when needed Useful for real-world JSON work Json Genie is useful for developers, testers, students, support teams, power users and anyone who needs to open, inspect, edit, compare, merge or format JSON files on iPhone or iPad. Use it for API responses, configuration files, exported data, JSON attachments, logs, test data, backups, app data and other structured files you need to read, combine or clean up. Free and Premium Json Genie is free to use. Premium is optional and removes ads, expands file and tab limits, increases history and unlocks extra themes.

Screenshots

JSON Tools4 screens
Json Genie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Json Genie at 4.3 against JSON Tools's 1.0. Json Genie also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. JSON Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Json Genie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Json Genie holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSON Tools ships an update fortnightly, Json Genie every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JSON Tools versus Json Genie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON ToolsJson Genie
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOKAN KAYCITommy Uytterhaegen

Customer experience

JSON Tools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Json Genie

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JSON Tools

One-time1
  • JSON Tools Premium$4.99
1 purchases

Json Genie

One-time1
  • Json Genie Premium$3.99

Questions

Is JSON Tools free?
JSON Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Json Genie free?
Json Genie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JSON Tools or Json Genie?
Json Genie is rated higher. JSON Tools averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Json Genie averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do JSON Tools or Json Genie have ads?
Both JSON Tools and Json Genie show ads.
Which is updated more often, JSON Tools or Json Genie?
JSON Tools ships an update fortnightly, and Json Genie every 10 days. Most recently, JSON Tools was updated on September 21, 2026 and Json Genie on September 9, 2026.

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