Comparison

WebDebug vs BBCBasic

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

BBCBasic

This app implements the classic BBC BASIC programming language with modern enhancements. It supports advanced graphics, physics, multimedia, and networking, while maintaining compatibility with the original BBC Microcomputer.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D graphics
  • Shader programming
  • 2D physics engine
  • Stereo music and sound effects
  • Video playback
  • Networking support
  • Accelerometer support
Features
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BBC BASIC is the programming language originally specified and adopted by the British Broadcasting Corporation for its groundbreaking Computer Literacy Project of the early 1980s. This is an advanced, cross-platform, implementation with many enhancements over early versions. As well as extensions to the language it supports anti-aliased 2D graphics, 3D graphics, shader programming and includes a 2D physics engine. Its multimedia capabilities include stereo music, sound effects and video. It supports networking and the accelerometer. Nevertheless it maintains a high degree of compatibility with the BBC Microcomputer, including SOUND, ENVELOPE and MODE 7.

Screenshots

WebDebug4 screens
BBCBasic4 screens

Verdict

The call

WebDebug and BBCBasic both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of BBCBasic's written reviews are positive against 10% of WebDebug's. BBCBasic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). WebDebug's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 8). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WebDebug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BBCBasic 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 BBCBasic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of WebDebug's written reviews are positive against 75% of BBCBasic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDebug ships an update every 2 months, BBCBasic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WebDebug versus BBCBasic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDebugBBCBasic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings) — better4.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1712.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.Richard Russell

Customer experience

WebDebug

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

BBCBasic

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
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
None

BBCBasic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebDebug free?
WebDebug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BBCBasic free?
BBCBasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebDebug or BBCBasic?
WebDebug is rated higher. WebDebug averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while BBCBasic averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do WebDebug or BBCBasic have ads?
Neither WebDebug nor BBCBasic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebDebug or BBCBasic?
WebDebug ships an update every 2 months, and BBCBasic every 3 months. Most recently, WebDebug was updated on October 29, 2026 and BBCBasic on October 30, 2026.

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