Comparison

Technicode vs Developer Tools

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

Head to head
About

Technicode

Features
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Technicode is a very fast, indexed representation of the official Unicode database. It contains over 39,000 Unicode characters, their symbols, numerical codes, names, version numbers, and descriptions. You can search by glyph, by approximate name, by version number, or by the numerical UTF-8 code. The clipboard holds an unlimited number of glyphs and codes. Tap a glyph or its code to add it to the clipboard, then paste the collected glyphs into another app on your device. There is comprehensive online help built into the app which describes every feature in detail. Universal app runs on both iPhone and iPad.

About

Developer Tools

This app consolidates over 30 essential developer utilities into a single, offline application. It provides tools for formatting, encoding, decoding, generating data, and testing code snippets without needing an internet connection. Enjoy a privacy-first approach with a one-time purchase and extensive customization options.

Highlights
  • Over 30 offline developer tools
  • JSON formatter and converter
  • Base64 encoder/decoder
  • Fake data generator
  • Regular expression evaluator
  • REST API client
  • Customizable themes and highlighting
Features
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Exabox puts over 30 essential developer utilities in a single offline app. Stop searching for random websites every time you need to format JSON, decode Base64, generate dummy data, or test a regular expression. AVAILABLE TOOLS: • Backslash Escaper/Unescaper • Base64 Encoder/Decoder • Color Formats Converter • Cookie Builder • Cookie Parser • Date & Time Parser • Fake Data Generator • Hash Generator • Hexadecimal Encoder/Decoder • HTML Escaper/Unescaper • JSON Formatter • JSON/YAML/TOML/GSON Converter • JWT Token Parser • Math Expression Evaluator • Number Base Converter • QR Code Generator • Regular Expression Evaluator • REST API Client • Text Comparator • Text Inspector • Text Transformer • Timezone Comparator • URL Builder • URL Encoder/Decoder • URL Parser • UUID Parser & Generator BENEFITS: • Works 100% offline - your data stays on your device • Privacy-first approach with no data collection • One-time purchase, no subscriptions • 60+ app themes and 90+ code highlighting options • Instant tool search functionality Get all your dev tools in one secure, professional workspace.

Screenshots

Technicode4 screens
Developer Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Developer Tools at Free against Technicode's $0.99. Developer Tools also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Technicode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Developer Tools is free to download; Technicode costs $0.99 up front. Developer Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Technicode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Technicode ships an update every 8 months, Developer Tools every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Technicode versus Developer Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechnicodeDeveloper Tools
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJim HaungsAlberto Malagoli

In-app purchases

None

Technicode

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Developer Tools

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Technicode free?
Technicode costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Developer Tools free?
Developer Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Technicode or Developer Tools have ads?
Neither Technicode nor Developer Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Technicode or Developer Tools?
Technicode ships an update every 8 months, and Developer Tools every 6 weeks. Most recently, Technicode was updated on September 30, 2026 and Developer Tools on October 6, 2026.

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