Smart JSON & XML Editor vs API Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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."
API Client
Test REST APIs directly from your mobile device. Paste URLs, select methods, and view detailed responses including status codes, headers, and formatted JSON. Manage environments, save requests, and even import/export cURL commands.
- Paste URL and send requests
- Smart JSON viewer with search
- Environment management
- Collections and history
- cURL import and export
- API monitoring
- Test suites and assertions
- API docs generator
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Test any API right from your phone. Paste a URL, hit send, see the response. API Client is a lightweight REST and HTTP tester. No account needed. No cloud sync. No setup. Just open the app and start testing. āø JUST PASTE & SEND Enter any URL, pick a method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE), and tap Send. See status codes, response time, headers, and formatted JSON ā all in one view. āø SMART JSON VIEWER Collapsible JSON tree with search, tap-to-copy, and syntax highlighting. Format or minify JSON with one tap. Build request bodies visually without typing raw JSON. āø ENVIRONMENTS Switch between development, staging, and production with one tap. Each environment stores its own base URL, bearer token, API key, and custom headers. Use {{variables}} across all requests. āø COLLECTIONS & HISTORY Save requests to collections. Pin favorites for quick access. Full history grouped by date with one-tap rerun. Search across all saved requests. āø cURL IMPORT & EXPORT Paste any cURL command to import instantly. Export any request as cURL to share with your team or use in terminal scripts. āø API MONITORING Set up automatic health checks for your endpoints. Get push notifications when an API goes down or degrades. Track incidents and recovery times. āø TEST SUITES & ASSERTIONS Group requests into test suites. Add response assertions ā validate status codes, check JSON fields, verify headers. Run all tests with one tap. āø API DOCS GENERATOR Generate shareable PDF documentation for any endpoint ā method, URL, headers, body, response samples, and status codes included. WORKS GREAT FOR ⢠Developers testing REST APIs from anywhere ⢠Students learning HTTP methods and API concepts ⢠QA engineers validating endpoints ⢠DevOps checking microservice health ⢠Anyone who needs an API client on mobile WHY API CLIENT? This app runs entirely on your device. Your API keys and tokens stay on your phone. No sign-up required ā just open and test. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING ⢠RESTPilot Pro Lifetime ā $9.99, one payment ⢠RESTPilot Pro Monthly ā $1.99 per month, renews automatically ⢠Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase ⢠A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period ⢠Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/restpilot/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart JSON & XML Editor at none against API Client's 2. API Client's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. API Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smart JSON & XML Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Smart JSON & XML Editor | API Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free ā better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 14.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ahmet Yilmaz | Sahana A S |
Customer experience
Smart JSON & XML Editor
API Client
In-app purchases
Smart JSON & XML Editor
No in-app purchases
API Client
- RESTPilot Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Ad Free experience$9.99
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