Comparison

JSON View vs TextRift

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

Head to head
About

JSON View

Features
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JSON View is a clean JSON viewer and editor. Open, view, edit, format, and validate JSON files β€” 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 β€” JSON View handles it efficiently. TREE VIEW β€” 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 β€” so you see structure immediately, not a wall of collapsed nodes. TEXT VIEW β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” no internet connection needed. No account, no sign-up, no login. No data collection β€” your JSON files never leave your device. Handles deeply nested structures and large files smoothly. Built by Garoono β€” 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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TextRift

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TextRift is a fast, private way to compare two pieces of text and see exactly what changed. Paste your original text into A and the changed version into B. TextRift instantly highlights every added, removed, and unchanged line so differences jump right out. WHY TEXTRIFT β€’ Instant line-by-line comparison with clear color coding β€’ Unified or side-by-side views β€” switch with a tap β€’ Copy the full result to share or save β€’ Swap A and B to flip the comparison β€’ Live counts of added and removed lines PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no sign-up, no network, no tracking. Your text never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Great for comparing drafts, configuration files, code snippets, contracts, notes, and anything else where the details matter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://obelisk.club/diffchecker/terms

Screenshots

JSON View4 screens
TextRift3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JSON View at none against TextRift's 1. JSON View also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TextRift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JSON View asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
JSON View versus TextRift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON ViewTextRift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size61 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGautam Singh Rathorζ°Έ εΌ 

In-app purchases

None

JSON View

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TextRift

One-time1
  • TextRift Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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