Comparison

php$ vs Advanced JSON Viewer

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

Head to head
About

php$

Learn, run, and share PHP scripts with this iOS application. It offers code autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning resources. Customize your coding environment and share your work via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Autocompletion and auto-indent
  • Code coloring and font customization
  • Built-in browser for learning materials
  • Save, modify, and delete code files
  • Support for various file types
  • Customizable interface and background
  • Generate QR codes for sharing
Features
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This is an ios php app,you can learn,run,share php script. Features : Autocomplate. Auto Indent. Code color. In(the built-in browser or the txt editor),Select the text to run. Horizontal screen development. Code templates,the contents of the new file is copy from contents of the template file. *You can enter php code by keyboard, and then you can execut the php code,support the input and raw_input function. *You can adjust the code color and font size , and support to move the cursor left and right and up and down , easy to read and write. *You can find learning materials by the built-in browser . *You can save php code and learning materials, and can be modified to the save file and delete the save file . *You can use the file system to support txt, pdf, chm, mp3,m4v,zip, gif, png, html, py ,doc... files. *You can control the background image and color, and execution voice , background animation, text color and shadow, switch interface animation , the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your learning software. *You can Learn php knowledge , the system provides some basic learning materials . *You can use php code or learning materials to generate two-dimensional code , for easy sharing . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab.

About

Advanced JSON Viewer

This tool enhances JSON data viewing and editing within Safari and on your device. It offers beautiful formatting, syntax highlighting, and an interactive editor for efficient JSON management.

Highlights
  • Open and save JSON files
  • Beautiful JSON formatting
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Interactive editor
  • Light & dark modes
  • Error detection
Features
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Advanced JSON Viewer transforms raw JSON data into an elegant, interactive viewing experience right in Safari and now supports opening and saving JSON files directly from your device. Key Features: • Open JSON Files: Open and view JSON files from your device with powerful formatting • Save JSON Files: Edit and save your JSON data directly to your device • Beautiful JSON Formatting: Instantly transforms unformatted JSON into a clean, readable format • Syntax Highlighting: Makes JSON structure easily readable with color-coded elements • Light & Dark Modes: Automatically switches between themes based on your system preferences • Customizable Themes: Choose from a wide selection of professional color schemes • Interactive Editor: Edit JSON directly in the browser with the powerful Ace editor • Settings Toolbar: Quick access to all viewing preferences in one convenient panel • Adjustable Settings: Customize font size, tab width, and other viewing preferences • Invisible Characters: Option to display invisible characters for precise editing • Fast & Efficient: Works instantly on any JSON page or file without slowing down your experience • Error Detection: Highlights JSON syntax errors as you type • Toggle Views: Switch between raw and formatted views with a single click Perfect for developers, QA engineers, API testers, and anyone who works with JSON data. Advanced JSON Viewer makes reading, editing, and saving JSON in Safari and local files a delightful experience. Built with attention to detail and performance, this app seamlessly enhances your JSON workflow whether you're browsing API responses online or examining and editing local configuration files. Available as a universal purchase - buy once and use it on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.

Screenshots

php$4 screens
Advanced JSON Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: php$ at 88% against Advanced JSON Viewer's 40%. php$ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). Advanced JSON Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

php$ costs $2.99 and Advanced JSON Viewer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

php$ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of php$'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Advanced JSON Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

php$ ships an update every 5 months, Advanced JSON Viewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
php$ versus Advanced JSON Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterphp$Advanced JSON Viewer
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#123 — better#181
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Acrogenesis LLC

Customer experience

php$

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

Advanced JSON Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

php$

No in-app purchases

None

Advanced JSON Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is php$ free?
php$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Advanced JSON Viewer free?
Advanced JSON Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, php$ or Advanced JSON Viewer?
php$ is rated higher. php$ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Advanced JSON Viewer averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do php$ or Advanced JSON Viewer have ads?
Neither php$ nor Advanced JSON Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, php$ or Advanced JSON Viewer?
php$ ships an update every 5 months, and Advanced JSON Viewer every 6 weeks. Most recently, php$ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Advanced JSON Viewer on October 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, php$ or Advanced JSON Viewer?
php$ currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Advanced JSON Viewer at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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