Comparison

WebDebug vs Proxycat

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

Head to head
About

WebDebug

Debug web pages directly on your mobile device. Inspect console logs, network requests, and page elements. Edit code with auto-suggestions and syntax correction, and even run a local static server for testing.

Highlights
  • Debug via URL or QR code
  • View console logs and network requests
  • Edit HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Local static server for testing
  • Code auto-suggestions and syntax correction
  • Inject JavaScript code snippets
Features
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Web Debugger is an all-in-one web debugging tool designed for web developers and front-end debugging scenarios. It combines a built-in browser, code injection, a static server, Mac remote debugging, and common GitHub features, letting you preview pages, inject scripts, debug APIs, and analyze resources right on your phone. Key features: · Built-in browser: Open any URL and debug on the spot — no need to switch between your computer and phone. · Debug panels: Built-in debug panels let you view Console logs, Network requests, DOM and elements right on your phone. · Shake to view network requests: Shake your phone to show the network requests made by the current page, and export the request log via email. · HTTPS & WebSocket debugging: Inspect requests and responses on HTTPS pages and watch WebSocket messages in real time; · Code injection: Save multiple CSS / JS / HTML scripts and inject them into the current page anytime. · Static server: Run a directory on your phone as a static website to cover various debugging scenarios — computers or phones on the same LAN can access it by scanning a QR code. · Mac remote debugging: Connect your phone to a Mac and use Safari's Web Inspector to set breakpoints, watch the network, and edit DOM / CSS in real time, so you can remotely debug how a web page behaves on your phone. · GitHub integration: Built-in repository search, code search, trending, and profile for quick research and managing your remote projects. · Utility tools: 80+ everyday development tools, all running locally and offline. Ideal for mobile page debugging, quick HTML preview and testing, front-end script authoring and validation, local static-site integration, and GitHub code search. Unlimited Access Subscription: - With this subscription, you can enjoy unlimited access to all features within the app. - Subscriptions are charged weekly, monthly, or yearly, depending on the selected subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - You can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends; otherwise, the subscription will automatically renew. - The renewal fee will be charged to your account within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, depending on the chosen plan. - Users can manage their subscriptions and can turn off auto-renewal in their account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free subscription trial period will be forfeited upon purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.dazhuogroup.com/debugweb/privacy_statement_en.php Terms of Use: https://www.dazhuogroup.com/debugweb/terms_of_use_en.php

About

Proxycat

This app allows developers to capture and modify HTTP messages using JavaScript. It offers various viewers for data formats and supports SSL decryption. Scripts can be synchronized via iCloud for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • HTTP message capture
  • Request/response modification via JavaScript
  • Multiple data viewers (JSON, Tree, HTML, XML, Hex)
  • Code Prettier
  • iCloud script synchronization
  • SSL Decryption
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Proxycat is a debugging application that can be used to capture http messages. You can use javascript code to modify requests and responses. Features - JSON, Tree View, HTML, XML, JavaScript and Hex Viewers - Code Prettier - iCloud synchronize scripts - Script can modify requests and responses - SSL Decryption - Dark Mode Feedback - [email](mailto:bytecrossing@gmail.com) - [twitter](https://twitter.com/ByteCrossingLtd)

Screenshots

WebDebug4 screens
Proxycat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Proxycat at 100% against WebDebug's 10%. Proxycat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). WebDebug's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. WebDebug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Proxycat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proxycat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebDebug has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of WebDebug's written reviews are positive against 100% of Proxycat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDebug ships an update every 2 months, Proxycat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WebDebug versus Proxycat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDebugProxycat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1714.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.Byte Crossing

Customer experience

WebDebug

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Proxycat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WebDebug

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Proxycat

One-time1
  • Proxycat Pro$2.99

Questions

Is WebDebug free?
WebDebug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proxycat free?
Proxycat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebDebug or Proxycat?
Proxycat is rated higher. WebDebug averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Proxycat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WebDebug or Proxycat have ads?
Neither WebDebug nor Proxycat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebDebug or Proxycat?
WebDebug ships an update every 2 months, and Proxycat fortnightly. Most recently, WebDebug was updated on October 27, 2026 and Proxycat on October 24, 2026.

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