Smart JSON & XML Editor vs Xml Genie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 ↔ 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 — 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."
Xml Genie
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Open XML and see it clearly. Xml Genie helps you open, read and edit XML files on iPhone and iPad. Browse your file in a clear, organized view, change values without writing XML code, and find what you need with search. From a quick look at an attachment to detailed edits across multiple files, Xml Genie makes XML easier to work with. OPEN XML YOUR WAY • Open files from your device • Load XML from a web link • Paste copied XML text • Open content shared from other apps • Browse ZIP archives containing XML • Create a new XML file from scratch BROWSE WITHOUT GETTING LOST Explore tags, attributes and text in a readable, structured view. Follow the navigation path to see where you are and move back through your document. Prefer to see the XML itself? Switch to View as Text. EDIT WITHOUT WRITING CODE Change names and values using simple forms. Add, duplicate, delete or move parts of your document without manually fixing tags and brackets. • Edit text, attributes and comments • Add new elements and content • Copy and paste parts of your XML • Reuse copied content with paste history • Undo and redo changes • Review your change history and return to an earlier state SEARCH AND SWITCH BETWEEN FILES Search across your document and jump to matching content. Keep multiple XML files open in tabs and switch between them as you work. FORMAT, SAVE AND SHARE Make XML easier to read with pretty-print formatting, or choose compact output with minify. Save your changes, save a separate copy, or share your XML as a file or text. ADVANCED OPTIONS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Work with elements, attributes, comments, CDATA, processing instructions and internal DTD entity references. Control document settings such as XML version, encoding, standalone value and byte order mark. Unsupported external DTD or entity features trigger safety warnings instead of being silently ignored. YOUR XML IS PROCESSED LOCALLY No account required. Viewing, searching, editing and formatting happen on your device. Your XML files are not uploaded to our servers for these operations. CHOOSE YOUR LOOK Use light mode, dark mode or your system theme, and choose from the available color presets. FREE TO USE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Get started for free. A one-time Premium upgrade removes ads and unlocks additional features. Open your first file and discover a clearer way to work with XML.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart JSON & XML Editor at none against Xml Genie's 1. Smart JSON & XML Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). Xml Genie's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). 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
Both are free to download. Xml Genie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart JSON & XML Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart JSON & XML Editor ships an update every 8 months, Xml Genie monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart JSON & XML Editor | Xml Genie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ahmet Yilmaz | Tommy Uytterhaegen |
In-app purchases
Smart JSON & XML Editor
No in-app purchases
Xml Genie
- Xml Genie Premium$3.99
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