Comparison

RootDeck vs JSON DevKit Editor

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

Head to head
About

RootDeck

A secure and fast client for managing servers via SSH and SFTP. It offers a terminal, file manager, server dashboard, and an AI agent that runs on your own infrastructure. Connect directly to your servers without any third-party cloud services.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with customizable themes
  • SFTP file browser with editor
  • Server dashboard for monitoring resources
  • AI agent integration (Codex, Claude, Copilot)
  • Password and SSH key authentication
  • Local network server discovery
  • Privacy-focused with no cloud reliance
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RootDeck is a fast, secure SSH and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad: a terminal, file manager, server dashboard and AI agent for the servers you already own. Connect to your servers directly — no RootDeck account and no cloud in between. Built for developers, sysadmins and DevOps who need their infrastructure on the go. AI AGENT ON YOUR SERVER • Chat with Codex, Claude Code, Grok or GitHub Copilot running on your own server, or with your own API agent for any OpenAI-compatible provider. • Install the agent and sign in without leaving the app. Choose the model and how hard it thinks. • Decide what the agent may do: read only, the working folder, Auto with a reviewer model, or full access — and approve requests as they come. • Add MCP connectors from the catalog, attach files and photos, and dictate — speech is recognized on the device. • Follow background tasks and your account's usage limits, and sign out to switch accounts. SERVER AND TERMINAL • SSH terminal with ten color themes, Day and Night mode, cursor styles and a key bar with function keys. • Inline command suggestions — RootDeck never runs them on its own. • Server dashboard: CPU, memory, disks, network, services and processes. • Live logs with pause, filtering and links. FILES • SFTP file browser: upload, download, copy, move, rename and delete. • Built-in text editor, file details and permissions. CONNECTIONS • Password and SSH key authentication, jump hosts. • Host key verification against man-in-the-middle attacks. • Find SSH servers on your local network. • Optional: keep your session alive when you switch apps, with a connection card on the Lock Screen. • Linux, macOS and Windows OpenSSH servers. PRIVACY Credentials stay in Apple Keychain. SSH traffic goes straight between your device and your servers; the AI agent talks to its provider from your server, and API keys stay there. RootDeck collects no analytics, and none of our servers sit in the path. Available in English, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

About

JSON DevKit Editor

Features
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JSON DevKit is a JSON workbench for iPhone and iPad. View, edit, format, validate, convert, and compare JSON in one place—built for developers, QA engineers, and API testers who need fast answers on mobile. CORE WORKFLOW • Open JSON from the editor, clipboard, files, or a URL • Pretty-print or minify with syntax highlighting and line numbers • Explore structure in tree view or flatten nested data into a table • Run JSONPath queries and inspect matched results • Generate and validate JSON Schema • Compare two JSON documents with a synced side-by-side diff • Convert JSON to CSV, TSV, XML, YAML, TOML, TOON, Markdown table, HTML, or Base64 • Generate model stubs for Swift, Kotlin, TypeScript, Dart, Java, Python, and C# BUILT FOR REAL WORK • Multi-tab workbench keeps source and output snapshots as you switch tools • Large payloads are processed off the main thread with progress feedback • iPhone and iPad layouts adapt to your device—same tools, optimized navigation • Recent history helps you return to earlier documents quickly PRIVACY BY DESIGN • All JSON processing happens on your device • No account required to use core features • Firebase Analytics (Google) collects anonymous usage events only—no JSON content or ad identifiers • No ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. All tools are included. • Your data stays local unless you explicitly copy, share, or export it Whether you are debugging an API response, checking a config file, or converting JSON for a report, JSON DevKit keeps the workflow focused and fast.

Screenshots

RootDeck4 screens
JSON DevKit Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RootDeck at Free against JSON DevKit Editor's $0.99. RootDeck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). JSON DevKit Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

RootDeck is free to download; JSON DevKit Editor costs $0.99 up front. JSON DevKit Editor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RootDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RootDeck ships an update monthly, JSON DevKit Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
RootDeck versus JSON DevKit Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootDeckJSON DevKit Editor
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgenii Lavandy hu

In-app purchases

None

RootDeck

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JSON DevKit Editor

One-time3
  • Unlock All Features$1.99
  • Unlock + Coffee$2.99
  • Unlock + Nice Coffee$4.99

Questions

Is RootDeck free?
RootDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSON DevKit Editor free?
JSON DevKit Editor costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do RootDeck or JSON DevKit Editor have ads?
Neither RootDeck nor JSON DevKit Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RootDeck or JSON DevKit Editor?
RootDeck ships an update monthly, and JSON DevKit Editor every 9 days. Most recently, RootDeck was updated on November 10, 2026 and JSON DevKit Editor on November 6, 2026.

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