DevTools vs Developer File Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DevTools
This app offers essential transcoding and encoding tools for developers. It supports various hashing algorithms, Base64, URL encoding/decoding, and data format conversions. It also includes helpful reference tables for developers.
- MD5, MD4, MD2 encoding
- SHA1, SHA256, SHA512 encoding
- Base64 encode/decode
- URL encode/decode
- JSON/XML format interchange
- Binary conversion
- ASCII and Escape Characters Tables
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The DevTools provides some transcoding features that are often used during development. Features: 1. MD5 / MD4 / MD2 encoding 2. SHA1 / SHA224 / SHA256 / SHA384 / SHA512 encoding 3. Base64 decoding / encoding 4. URL decoding / encoding 5. JSON / XML format interchange 6. Binary conversion. 7. Image encode/decode (Base64). 8. File Reader(HEX). 9. ASCII Table. 10. Escape Characters Table. 11. Content-Type Tables.
Developer File Editor
A powerful yet lightweight code editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing you to open, edit, and save source files directly from the Files app. It offers smart editing tools like auto-indentation and symbol completion for a focused coding experience on the go.
- Open files from Files app
- Edit and save source files
- Auto-indentation
- Symbol and keyword suggestions
- Line numbers
- Distraction-free interface
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Developer File Editor is a lightweight, powerful code editor designed specifically for working with source files on iPhone and iPad. Open files directly from the Files app, make edits with a clean, focused interface, and save changes instantly. Developer File Editor includes smart editing tools such as auto-indentation, symbol completion, and line numbers—making it easy to review, tweak, or write code on the go. Whether you’re inspecting project files, learning, or making quick changes away from your computer, Developer File Editor gives you a fast and reliable editing experience right on your device. Key Features: • Open files from iCloud Drive or On My iPhone • Edit and save source files • Overwrite existing files or save as new copies • Auto-indentation for cleaner code • Smart symbol and keyword suggestions • Line numbers for easy navigation • Clean, distraction-free interface Developer File Editor is built for developers who want flexibility and simplicity when working with files away from their computer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Developer File Editor at Free against DevTools's $0.99. DevTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Developer File Editor is free to download; DevTools costs $0.99 up front. Developer File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DevTools asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DevTools against 5.0 for Developer File Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
DevTools ships an update monthly, Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DevTools | Developer File Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊锋 仝 | Donald Garbinski Jr |
Customer experience
DevTools
Developer File Editor
In-app purchases
DevTools
No in-app purchases
Developer File Editor
- Save Files$0.99
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