# Inspect Browser vs The Developer

Inspect Browser and The Developer both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Inspect Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Developer's. Inspect Browser also leads on ratings volume (124 vs 5) and chart position (#5 vs #152). The Developer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $6.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Inspect Browser costs $6.99 and The Developer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Inspect Browser against 4.4 for The Developer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inspect Browser has 124 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Inspect Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Developer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inspect Browser | The Developer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inspect-browser/id1203594958/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #152 |
| Size | 14 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Parallax Dynamics Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183528224) | [Salvatore La Mattina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602626911) |

## What reviewers say

### Inspect Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inspect-browser/id1203594958)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #105 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers desktop-class web development tools directly on your iOS device. Inspect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, view network requests, and test responsive design without needing a desktop or remote connection.

**Highlights:** JavaScript console, HTML/CSS inspection and editing, Network panel, Responsive design tools, Storage inspector, View page source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Developer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Embark on an interactive tutorial with a unique story to learn programming and build your own app. This app guides beginners through the entire process, from setup to App Store submission, in under an hour.

**Highlights:** Interactive programming tutorial, Learn Swift and Xcode, App submission guide, iOS and watchOS development, Beginner-friendly lessons, Create your first app in under an hour

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inspect Browser free?

Inspect Browser costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Developer free?

The Developer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Inspect Browser or The Developer?

The Developer is rated higher. Inspect Browser averages 4.3 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while The Developer averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Inspect Browser or The Developer have ads?

Neither Inspect Browser nor The Developer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inspect Browser or The Developer?

Inspect Browser ships an update every 3 months, and The Developer every 3 months. Most recently, Inspect Browser was updated on October 9, 2026 and The Developer on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Inspect Browser or The Developer?

Inspect Browser currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and The Developer at #152. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*