# php$ vs Advanced JSON Viewer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | php$ | Advanced JSON Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id845986938/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-json-viewer/id6739271287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | #183 |
| Size | 89 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Acrogenesis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784592807) |

## What reviewers say

### php$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id845986938)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Advanced JSON Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-json-viewer/id6739271287)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #129 in the App Store charts, and Advanced JSON Viewer at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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