# Frontend Masters vs DevTo

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frontend Masters | DevTo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontend-masters/id1383780486/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devto/id1591660057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **340** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MJG International, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/866091824) | [Serhii Londar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476313781) |

## What reviewers say

### Frontend Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontend-masters/id1383780486)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $39.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 High-quality, up-to-date course content
- 👨‍🏫 Expert instructors with deep knowledge
- 📱 Smooth, intuitive app interface
- 🔌 Excellent offline download functionality
- ⚡ Fast, snappy performance on desktop and app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video player bugs (pause/play issues)
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Video loading failures requiring app restart
- 🎨 Outdated UI/UX design
- 📺 Full-screen video issues on iOS 16+

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
- Search functionality in app
- Dark mode option
- Video quality settings
- Keyboard controls for video playback


### DevTo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devto/id1591660057)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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