Comparison

JSON Master vs JSON Viewer and Editor

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

Head to head
About

JSON Master

This offline iOS tool formats, views, validates, and converts JSON data. It supports large files and offers privacy-safe, local processing for developers needing to debug API responses or transform data formats.

Highlights
  • Offline JSON formatting and beautifying
  • Tree and text view for JSON visualization
  • Instant JSON syntax validation
  • JSON to CSV, XML, Excel conversion
  • Large file support
  • Import from clipboard and files
Features
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JSON Master is a professional JSON Formatter / Viewer / Converter for developers (offline iOS tool). Three key points upfront: 100% offline processing, privacy-safe, large file support — your data is never uploaded to any server. Core Features (Developer Favorites): JSON Formatter & Beautifier: One-click format/beautify/minify, with syntax highlighting support. JSON Viewer: Tree View / Text views for clear structure visualization. JSON Validator: Instant syntax error detection (with line numbers) for quick API response debugging. Fast Converter: Bidirectional JSON ↔ CSV / XML / Excel (.xlsx) conversion. Large File Support: Smoothly open and edit large files. Import Anywhere: Import from Clipboard / Files for debugging anytime. Why Choose JSON Master? • Privacy First: All formatting, validation, and conversion happen locally on your device. • Focused & Distraction-Free: Clean interface with no redundant steps, perfect for quick data inspection and fixing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.rkvpxdr.com/privacy.html

About

JSON Viewer and Editor

This app allows users to view, edit, format, validate, compare, and convert JSON files with an intuitive interface. It offers features like tree and code views, a smart editor with live validation, and the ability to export to various formats. It also includes an API client and a JSON comparison tool.

Highlights
  • Tree and code view with syntax highlighting
  • Smart JSON editor with live validation
  • JSON fixer for repairing broken files
  • Export to PDF, Excel, YAML, CSV, XML
  • API client for sending HTTP requests
  • Side-by-side JSON comparison
  • JSON Schema validation and JSONPath querying
Features
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Open, inspect, edit and repair JSON files on your iPhone or iPad. JSON Viewer and Editor works offline, requires no account and keeps your documents on your device. VIEW JSON CLEARLY Browse objects and arrays in an expandable tree, search values and follow breadcrumb paths through deeply nested data. Switch to formatted code with syntax highlighting and line numbers whenever you need the raw document. EDIT AND REPAIR Edit JSON in the text editor or change values directly from the tree. Add, delete, duplicate and reorder nodes. JSON Fixer can repair common problems such as trailing commas, missing quotes and unquoted keys. COMPARE FILES Open two documents side by side and inspect additions, deletions and changed values. Import from Files, paste text or fetch JSON from a URL. VALIDATE AND QUERY Validate documents against JSON Schema Draft 7 and see useful error locations. Run JSONPath expressions and inspect matching values immediately. CONVERT AND EXPORT Convert JSON to YAML, CSV, XML or key-value text. Export results to PDF or Excel, save them to Files, print them or share them with another app. API AND HAR TOOLS Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE requests with custom headers and bodies. Inspect response status, timing and size, then open the response in the JSON viewer. HAR files open with a request summary for easier debugging. BUILT FOR REAL FILES • Open JSON documents directly from the Files app • Search, sort and navigate nested data • Resume your previous session • Save frequently used documents as favorites • Start from ready-made JSON templates • Use dark or light appearance • Work in 15 supported interface languages The free version includes the core viewer, formatter and editor and is supported by advertising. A one-time Pro purchase removes advertising and unlocks unlimited tabs, JSON Compare, schema validation, the API client and advanced conversion and export tools. There is no subscription. PURCHASES • JSONVEdit Pro Lifetime — $9.99, one payment • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • One-time purchase — no subscription and no renewals Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/jsonvedit/privacy-policy

Screenshots

JSON Master3 screens
JSON Viewer and Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JSON Master at 100% against JSON Viewer and Editor's 50%. JSON Master also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). JSON Viewer and Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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. JSON Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. JSON Viewer and Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSON Master ships an update every 9 days, JSON Viewer and Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
JSON Master versus JSON Viewer and Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON MasterJSON Viewer and Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTianjin Illuso Information Technology Co., Ltd.Sahana A S

Customer experience

JSON Master

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

JSON Viewer and Editor

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JSON Master

Subscriptions2
  • JSON Master Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • JSON Master Pro Lifetime$17.99
None

JSON Viewer and Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSON Master free?
JSON Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JSON Viewer and Editor free?
JSON Viewer and Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JSON Master or JSON Viewer and Editor have ads?
JSON Master shows ads; JSON Viewer and Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, JSON Master or JSON Viewer and Editor?
JSON Master ships an update every 9 days, and JSON Viewer and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, JSON Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and JSON Viewer and Editor on October 19, 2026.

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