Jayson
Jayson is a JSON viewer and editor designed for iOS and iPadOS that enables users to browse, parse, and manipulate JSON data. It distinguishes itself through deep system integration, including support for Siri Shortcuts, Share Sheet actions, and URL schemes for automated workflows.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Developers and power users who need to inspect, edit, and compare JSON files on mobile devices.
What does it look like?
Key features
Allows users to toggle between table and syntax-highlighted text views, with support for tabbed browsing and split-screen comparisons.
Provides automation capabilities via Siri Shortcuts, Share Sheet actions, and URL schemes to parse JSON from text, URLs, or the clipboard.
Supports multiple windows on iPad to facilitate complex document editing and side-by-side file comparison.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Simon B. Støvring
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Jayson
How's the Developer Tools market?
The rivals identified
By Alexander Blach
Both apps target developers requiring mobile-based text manipulation, with Jayson focusing on JSON data while Textastic provides a broader code editing environment.
- Jayson provides native Siri Shortcuts and Share Sheet actions for automated JSON data workflows.
- Textastic includes a built-in SSH terminal for direct server interaction and remote file management.
- Textastic supports syntax highlighting for over 80 programming languages, exceeding Jayson's JSON-specific scope.
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Key takeaways for Jayson
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Jayson is a highly integrated utility that brings desktop-class JSON editing and automation to the iOS ecosystem.
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