Comparison

WebDebug vs The Developer

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

The Developer

Embark on an interactive tutorial with a unique story to learn programming and build your own app. This app guides beginners through the entire process, from setup to App Store submission, in under an hour.

Highlights
  • Interactive programming tutorial
  • Learn Swift and Xcode
  • App submission guide
  • iOS and watchOS development
  • Beginner-friendly lessons
  • Create your first app in under an hour
Features
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In the near future a programmer by the name The Developer develops an application called "Trillion Dollar App" that sends the world into chaos. He is forced to travel back in time to correct his ways so that his past self can develop a better application for the world. Welcome to the world of The Developer. A fun interactive tutorial with a very twisted story. Aside from a crazy far fetched story the app teach an important lesson - How to code and release you very own app to the App Store in less than one hour from A to Z. This is is intended for beginners wishing to learn Xcode/Swift programming. The app includes the following lessons: iOS Version: Chapter 1 - Items required to get started Chapter 2 - How to register and become a developer Chapter 3 - Creating your first Xcode Template Chapter 4 - Swift Basics Chapter 5 - Build and Test your app Chapter 6 - Dressing your app Chapter 7 - Uploading your project to the App Store Chapter 8 - Application guidelines Chapter 9 - Updating your app watchOS Version: Chapter 1 - Items required to get started Chapter 2 - How to register and become a developer Chapter 3 - Creating your first Xcode Template - New Chapter 4 - Swift Basics - New Chapter 5 - Build and Test your app - New Chapter 6 - Dressing your app - New Chapter 7 - Uploading your project to the App Store - New Chapter 8 - Application guidelines - New Chapter 9 - Updating your app - New Happy Coding!

Screenshots

WebDebug4 screens
The Developer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WebDebug at Free against The Developer's $0.99. WebDebug also leads on review sentiment (10% vs 0%) and ratings volume (24 vs 5). The Developer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, 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

WebDebug is free to download; The Developer costs $0.99 up front. WebDebug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. The Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WebDebug against 4.4 for The Developer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of WebDebug's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Developer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDebug ships an update every 2 months, The Developer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
WebDebug versus The Developer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDebugThe Developer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (24 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#143 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB2.4 GB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.Salvatore La Mattina

Customer experience

WebDebug

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

The Developer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
None

The Developer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebDebug free?
WebDebug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Developer free?
The Developer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebDebug or The Developer?
WebDebug is rated higher. WebDebug averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while The Developer averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do WebDebug or The Developer have ads?
Neither WebDebug nor The Developer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebDebug or The Developer?
WebDebug ships an update every 2 months, and The Developer every 3 months. Most recently, WebDebug was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Developer on October 27, 2026.

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