Comparison

Frontend Masters vs DevTo

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

Head to head
About

Frontend Masters

Learn essential JavaScript and front-end development skills with over 100 web development courses. Download videos for offline viewing and access new content as it's released. Progress syncs across devices, ensuring you never lose your place.

Highlights
  • 100+ web development courses
  • Offline video downloads
  • Access to entire course catalog
  • New courses released regularly
  • Cross-device progress sync
Features
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Master the most important JavaScript and front-end development skills like React, Node.js, Vue, Functional JavaScript, CSS Grid, Flexbox, and more — with 100+ fresh web development courses on Frontend Masters! This iOS App features: - Save videos to your device! Watch on-the-go, on or offline (on the plane, or a train, or in space) - Access to our entire course catalog and new courses as they’re released. - Never lose where you’ve left off — progress syncs online and offline! Subscription Options: • Unlimited - full access for $39.99 per month or $399.99 per year. Cancel anytime. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the prices quoted above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Service: https://frontendmasters.com/company/terms/ Privacy policy: https://frontendmasters.com/company/privacy/ For issues, the iOS issues repo is now public! https://github.com/FrontendMasters/ios-issues For customer support, email us at support@frontendmasters.com

About

DevTo

Access articles, podcasts, and videos from dev.to in a native mobile application. This app provides a streamlined way to consume developer-focused content on the go. Contact the developer for suggestions or questions.

Highlights
  • Access articles
  • Listen to podcasts
  • Watch videos
  • Native mobile experience
  • Content discovery
Features
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**Your favorite developer community, now on iOS.** DevTo brings the entire dev.to experience to your iPhone and iPad with a beautifully designed native app built for developers who love to read, learn, and share. **DISCOVER & READ** • Browse the latest articles from the dev.to community • Explore trending posts by week, month, or year • Search for articles and topics that interest you • Follow tags to curate your personalized feed • Read with a clean, distraction-free interface **MULTIMEDIA CONTENT** • Watch developer videos and tutorials • Listen to podcasts from the dev.to community • Access all content types in one unified app **YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY** • Save articles to read later • Access your dev.to reading list • Manage your bookmarked content offline **COMMUNITY FEATURES** • View author profiles and their articles • See reaction counts and engagement • Share articles with fellow developers • Open articles in Safari for commenting **SEAMLESS AUTHENTICATION** • Optional sign-in with your dev.to API key • Securely stored in iOS Keychain • Access logged-in features like Reading List and Followed Tags • Browse public content without an account **DESIGNED FOR iOS** • Native SwiftUI interface • Dark mode support • Pull-to-refresh • Smooth animations and transitions • Customizable tab bar • Optimized for iPhone and iPad **WHY CHOOSE DevTo?** • Fast and lightweight • Clean, modern design • No ads, no tracking • Regular updates • Open source friendly • Built by developers, for developers Whether you're learning a new framework, staying up-to-date with tech trends, or looking for inspiration for your next project, DevTo is your gateway to one of the most vibrant developer communities on the internet. Download DevTo today and join millions of developers sharing knowledge and growing together! **NOTE:** This is an unofficial client for dev.to. DevTo uses the official Forem API to provide you with the best experience. **PRIVACY:** We don't collect any personal data. Your API key is stored securely on your device in iOS Keychain.

Screenshots

Frontend Masters4 screens
DevTo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Frontend Masters at 4.7 against DevTo's 1.0. Frontend Masters also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (340 vs 1). DevTo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Frontend Masters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. DevTo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frontend Masters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frontend Masters has 340 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frontend Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, DevTo every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Frontend Masters versus DevTo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontend MastersDevTo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (340 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings340 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMJG International, LLCSerhii Londar

Customer experience

Frontend Masters

All ratings340 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative10.9%

DevTo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Frontend Masters

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Pause button mutes audio instead of pausing video (iOS 17)
  • App crashes when clicking on courses
  • Video pause not working on iPad
  • PiP mode zombie defect - video continues playing silently
  • Unable to login on app while website login works
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  • Videos don't load without app restart
  • Full-screen video not working on iOS 16+
  • Progress tracking not updating correctly
  • Offline download progress not indicated
  • Phone lock/unlock breaks video playback
  • Video player audio glitches and dropouts

Requested features

9 requests
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Search functionality in app
  • Dark mode option
  • Video quality settings
  • Keyboard controls for video playback
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  • Course duration display
  • Caption size adjustment
  • Download progress indication
  • Keyboard support for navigation

DevTo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Frontend Masters

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited$39.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlimited$399.991 Year
None

DevTo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frontend Masters free?
Frontend Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevTo free?
DevTo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frontend Masters or DevTo?
Frontend Masters is rated higher. Frontend Masters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while DevTo averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Frontend Masters or DevTo have ads?
Neither Frontend Masters nor DevTo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frontend Masters or DevTo?
Frontend Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and DevTo every 29 months. Most recently, Frontend Masters was updated on September 21, 2026 and DevTo on August 22, 2026.

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