Best JSON Viewer and Editor Apps for iPhone and Android
Short answer: for JSON on a phone, a dedicated viewer beats a text editor because it shows a collapsible tree, repairs errors and compares files. JSON Viewer and Editor does this on iPhone, iPad and Android; browser-based JSON formatters are the quick alternative when you are online.
We make JSON Viewer and Editor, so weigh our pick accordingly. The other options here are good at what they do, and we say where they fit better.
What to look for
Tree view with search and a path breadcrumb.
Error repair, such as trailing commas and unquoted keys.
Compare two documents.
Validation against a JSON Schema and JSONPath queries.
Convert to YAML, CSV or XML.
Works offline, and keeps your data on the device.
Options
JSON Viewer and Editor: all of the above, plus export to PDF or Excel, and an API request tool. Documents stay on the device.
Browser JSON formatters: fast for pasting and pretty-printing, but they need a connection and your data goes to a web page.
A general code editor: fine for small edits, with no tree or repair.
FAQ
How do I fix invalid JSON on a phone? Use a fixer for trailing commas, missing quotes and unquoted keys.
Can I convert JSON to CSV on iPhone? Yes, along with YAML and XML.
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