# JSON Tools vs Open Terminal

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSON Tools | Open Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-tools-view-edit/id6756753329/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OKAN KAYCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807380236) | [Michalot Louis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797336701) |

## What reviewers say

### JSON Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-tools-view-edit/id6756753329)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JSON Tools Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Open Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-terminal/id6797336429)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSON Tools free?

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

### Is Open Terminal free?

Open Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do JSON Tools or Open Terminal have ads?

JSON Tools shows ads; Open Terminal does not.

### Which is updated more often, JSON Tools or Open Terminal?

JSON Tools ships an update fortnightly, and Open Terminal every 10 days. Most recently, JSON Tools was updated on September 27, 2026 and Open Terminal on October 14, 2026.

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