Comparison

JSON View vs JSON Pilot

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

Head to head
About

JSON View

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JSON View is a clean JSON viewer and editor. Open, view, edit, format, and validate JSON files โ€” all offline, no account required, no ads. Whether you're a developer debugging an API response, a data analyst inspecting config files, a student learning JSON syntax, or someone who just received a .json file and needs to read it โ€” JSON View handles it efficiently. TREE VIEW โ€” EXPLORE JSON VISUALLY Navigate complex, deeply nested JSON with a collapsible tree view. Each node shows the key name, value type, and child count at a glance. Tap to expand or collapse any object or array. Color-coded types make it easy to spot strings, numbers, booleans, and null values without reading every line. Auto-expands the first two levels when you open a file โ€” so you see structure immediately, not a wall of collapsed nodes. TEXT VIEW โ€” READ & EDIT WITH SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Switch to a full syntax-highlighted text view with line numbers. Every key, string, number, boolean, and bracket is color-coded for quick scanning. Edit your JSON directly in the text editor โ€” fix typos, update values, restructure data. JSON View gives you both a visual tree view AND a real text editing mode with syntax highlighting, giving you the flexibility to work exactly how you want. FORMAT & BEAUTIFY Beautify messy, minified JSON into a clean, readable structure with one tap. Choose your indentation โ€” 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs. Minify bloated JSON into compact single-line output for APIs or configs. Sort keys alphabetically to organize your data. VALIDATE BEFORE YOU SAVE Real-time JSON validation catches syntax errors before you save. See exactly which line and column has the problem โ€” no more guessing. JSON View validates your file every time you save, so you never accidentally corrupt a file. Auto-fix common mistakes like trailing commas, missing quotes, and extra brackets. OPEN JSON FROM ANYWHERE Pick a .json file from your device storage using the built-in file browser. Paste JSON directly from your clipboard โ€” no file needed. Load JSON from any URL (paste an API endpoint and see the response). Receive JSON shared from other apps. Start from scratch with a blank file or use starter templates (API Mock, package.json, Config Map). JSON View works with the Files app โ€” tap any JSON file and open it directly in JSON View. SAVE, SHARE & EXPORT Save changes back to the original file. Save as a new .json file anywhere on your device. Export to XML or PDF for sharing with non-technical colleagues. Share formatted JSON as text to any messaging or note-taking app. Copy the entire file to your clipboard with one tap. CONVERT BETWEEN FORMATS Convert JSON to XML and XML to JSON with a single tap. Useful when you need to switch between data formats for different systems, APIs, or team members. Transform key casing โ€” convert between camelCase, snake_case, and PascalCase across all keys in your file. DESIGNED FOR REAL USE Modern, clean interface optimized for your device. Dark mode and light mode with system-aware auto-switching. Works completely offline โ€” no internet connection needed. No account, no sign-up, no login. No data collection โ€” your JSON files never leave your device. Handles deeply nested structures and large files smoothly. Built by Garoono โ€” indie developers who ship useful tools for real people. Have feedback? We read every message. Contact: garoono.digital@gmail.com Website: garoono.in Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/jsonview-privacy/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/jsonview-eula/privacypolicy

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JSON Pilot

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A native JSON viewer and editor for iPhone, with an on-device AI assistant that explains your data without sending a byte to the cloud. JSON Pilot opens any JSON โ€” from Files, the share sheet, AirDrop, your clipboard, or an HTTP request you fire from inside the app โ€” and gives you three ways to read it: a syntax-highlighted Tree, a tap-to-edit Fields drilldown, and a Text view with line numbers. Edit at any level, prettify or minify, validate with a precise line:col error, and Save the edits back to the original file. โ€” FREE FOREVER โ€” The whole viewer and editor is free with no account, no nags, no cloud sync. View, edit, validate, format, minify, search, Save, Save to Files, Share, Copy. We never gate the basics. โ€” ON-DEVICE AI ASSISTANT โ€” Ask "What is this JSON?" or "Find issues" or "Extract all emails" and JSON Pilot answers locally, using Apple Foundation Models. Your JSON, your prompts, and the model's replies never leave your iPhone. No server, no API key, no cloud fallback. (The AI assistant requires an Apple-Intelligence-capable iPhone โ€” 15 Pro and the full 16/17 family. On other devices the assistant is automatically disabled; everything else in the app still works.) โ€” POWER TOOLS (PRO) โ€” โ€ข JSON Diff โ€” compare two payloads by structure. Reformatting is never a change. Summary view groups Changed / Added / Removed; Unified view shows a GitHub-style line diff. โ€ข JSONPath queries โ€” $, ., [i], [*], .. and more. Matches highlight right on the Tree. โ€ข Format conversion โ€” export to YAML, CSV, or XML. โ€ข HTTP request tool โ€” send GET / POST / PUT / PATCH / DELETE with custom headers, open the JSON response in the same workspace. โ€ข Auto-fix โ€” repair broken JSON: trailing commas, single quotes, unquoted keys, comments, smart quotes. โ€ข Themes โ€” accent color and three syntax palettes. โ€” PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY โ€” Zero analytics SDKs. Zero telemetry. Zero crash reporters. The only network traffic the app initiates is StoreKit (your purchases) and HTTP requests you fire yourself. Recents are stored locally โ€” CloudKit is explicitly disabled. JSON Pilot does not request Camera, Photos, Contacts, Microphone, Location, or any other iOS permission. โ€” UPGRADE TO PRO โ€” Two ways to unlock the same Pro features: โ€ข Monthly subscription โ€” billed monthly, cancel anytime. โ€ข Lifetime โ€” one-time purchase, keep Pro forever. Both options unlock the same features. See the App Store listing for current pricing in your region. Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings โ†’ Apple ID โ†’ Subscriptions. โ€” REQUIREMENTS โ€” iPhone running iOS 26.4 or later. AI features require an Apple-Intelligence-capable iPhone. โ€” SUPPORT โ€” Questions, bugs, ideas? Tap App Support above โ€” we read everything. โ€” TERMS โ€” Terms of Use: https://shilovskii.dev/apps/json-pilot/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://shilovskii.dev/apps/json-pilot/privacy.html

Screenshots

JSON View4 screens
JSON Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JSON View at none against JSON Pilot's 2. JSON View also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. JSON Pilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JSON View asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
JSON View versus JSON Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON ViewJSON Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better26.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGautam Singh RathorGeorgii Shilovskii

In-app purchases

None

JSON View

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

JSON Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro โ€” Lifetime Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is JSON View free?
JSON View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSON Pilot free?
JSON Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JSON View or JSON Pilot have ads?
Neither JSON View nor JSON Pilot shows ads.

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