JSON Tools vs Open Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Open Terminal
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Open Terminal is an SSH client for your pocket. Connect to your servers, run commands, transfer files over SFTP and open tunnels, from your pocket. No account, no telemetry. Your hosts and keys stay on your device and in your own iCloud. SSH-2 with modern ciphers. SFTP file transfer. Port forwarding. Key and password authentication. Works with coding agents running on your own machine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Terminal at none against JSON Tools's 1. Open Terminal also leads on ads (none vs shown). JSON Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. JSON Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.
JSON Tools ships an update fortnightly, Open Terminal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JSON Tools | Open Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OKAN KAYCI | Michalot Louis |
In-app purchases
JSON Tools
- JSON Tools Premium$4.99
Open Terminal
No in-app purchases
