Comparison

Json Genie vs Dev Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Json Genie

This app provides a fast and private way to view, edit, compare, and merge JSON files directly on your device. It offers a clear tree structure for browsing, powerful search capabilities, and formatting options without needing an account or cloud upload.

Highlights
  • View JSON in a tree structure
  • Edit JSON data safely
  • Compare JSON files
  • Merge JSON files
  • Search keys, values, and paths
  • Format and minify JSON
  • Private local workflow
Features
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Json Genie is a fast, private JSON viewer, editor, formatter, merger and compare tool for iPhone and iPad. Open JSON and JSONC files, view them in a clean tree structure, search keys and values, edit data, compare differences, merge files, pretty-print, minify and share the result. No account. No cloud upload. Your JSON files stay on your device. Built for practical JSON work on mobile, Json Genie helps you open a file, understand its structure, make changes safely and move on. View JSON clearly Turn raw JSON into a readable object and array tree view. Browse nested objects, arrays, strings, numbers, booleans and null values without losing your place. Open JSON from anywhere Use Json Genie as a JSON file opener for files on your device, pasted text, shared content, URLs and supported archives. Open .json and JSONC files from Files, Mail, cloud storage apps, copied JSON text or ZIP archives. Edit JSON without broken syntax Edit JSON files without manually fixing commas, brackets or quotes. Change strings, numbers, booleans and null values. Add, edit, clone, delete, move and reorder objects, arrays and values while keeping the structure clear. Compare JSON files Pick two JSON files or open tabs and see what changed. Inspect differences in objects, arrays and values without copying private data into an online JSON diff tool. Merge JSON files Combine JSON files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Review the merge summary, inspect the result, then save or share the merged JSON. Useful for config files, exported data, API responses, backups and test files. Find what matters fast Search JSON keys, values and paths across your document. Jump to matching results, inspect the surrounding structure and return without losing your place. Smart filters like id: 3, game.id: 3 or city: "Austin" help you find specific data faster. Format, minify and export JSON Use Json Genie as a JSON formatter when you need cleaner output, compact JSON, sorted keys or a readable structure before saving or sharing. Pretty-print JSON, beautify JSON, minify JSON, sort keys, share as text or file, or switch to raw text view when needed. Private local JSON workflow Json Genie opens, views, edits, searches, compares, merges and formats JSON directly on your iPhone or iPad. Your files are not uploaded to our servers just to inspect, edit or clean them up. Fast with small and large JSON files Json Genie is built for speed and clarity, from small JSON snippets to large, deeply nested documents. What you can do with Json Genie • Open JSON, JSONC and supported ZIP archives • View JSON in a clean tree view • Compare JSON files and open tabs • Merge JSON files and review the result • Search keys, values and paths • Use smart search filters such as id: 3 or game.id: 3 • Edit strings, numbers, booleans, nulls, objects and arrays • Add, delete, clone, move and reorder JSON entries • Open multiple JSON files in tabs • Copy and reuse entries with paste history • Pretty-print, beautify, minify and sort JSON keys • Share JSON as formatted text or as a file • View raw JSON text when needed Useful for real-world JSON work Json Genie is useful for developers, testers, students, support teams, power users and anyone who needs to open, inspect, edit, compare, merge or format JSON files on iPhone or iPad. Use it for API responses, configuration files, exported data, JSON attachments, logs, test data, backups, app data and other structured files you need to read, combine or clean up. Free and Premium Json Genie is free to use. Premium is optional and removes ads, expands file and tab limits, increases history and unlocks extra themes.

About

Dev Keyboard

A terminal-styled keyboard designed for programmers, offering quick access to essential symbols and a PC-style layout. It supports multiple programming languages and prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.

Highlights
  • PC-style modifier row
  • One-tap developer symbols
  • Long-press for extra symbols
  • Multiple language packs
  • Terminal aesthetic
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Dev Keyboard is a terminal-styled coding keyboard that puts the symbols you actually type one tap away. A PC-style layout (Esc, Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Cmd, Tab, Caps) sits above quick rows of developer symbols and brackets. FEATURES - PC-style modifier row and key layout - One-tap brackets and symbols: {} [] () => ; / \ | and more - Long-press letters for extra developer symbols - Language packs: JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, Java, C / C++, Kotlin - Terminal aesthetic: monospace, dark, distraction-free - Privacy-first: no Full Access required, nothing leaves your device Type code faster in any app - notes, chat, editors, terminals.

Screenshots

Json Genie4 screens
Dev Keyboard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Json Genie at 4.3 against Dev Keyboard's 1.0. Json Genie also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Dev Keyboard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Genie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dev Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Json Genie holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Json Genie ships an update every 10 days, Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Json Genie versus Dev Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJson GenieDev Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommy UytterhaegenAnshika Maurya

Customer experience

Json Genie

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Dev Keyboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Json Genie

One-time1
  • Json Genie Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Dev Keyboard

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Json Genie free?
Json Genie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dev Keyboard free?
Dev Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Json Genie or Dev Keyboard?
Json Genie is rated higher. Json Genie averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dev Keyboard averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Json Genie or Dev Keyboard have ads?
Json Genie shows ads; Dev Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Json Genie or Dev Keyboard?
Json Genie ships an update every 10 days, and Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Json Genie was updated on September 9, 2026 and Dev Keyboard on September 16, 2026.

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