WebDebug vs WebForge IDE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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. · 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
WebForge IDE
A comprehensive mobile environment for web development, allowing you to code, run, and debug projects directly on your device. It offers a powerful editor, built-in browser with dev tools, and full Git integration without requiring a cloud connection.
- Powerful code editor with syntax highlighting
- Built-in inspect browser with dev tools
- Complete Git support
- On-device NodeJS & PHP project execution
- Code checking with in-editor notices
- Local project cloning and iCloud integration
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A complete, powerful web development environment for iOS. WebForge includes everything you need to develop, run, and debug your web projects on your iPad or iPhone. No cloud needed. Includes: - Powerful code editor with syntax highlighting. - Inspect Browser built-in, providing extensive desktop-class browser dev tools. - Complete Git support - clone, branch, commit, pull, and push. - Run entire NodeJS & PHP projects on-device. Support for includes and a wide variety of extensions. Run on your device in the built-in browser. - Clone projects locally to your device or open code stored on iCloud. - Includes customizable and extensive code checking with in-editor notices to keep your code bug-free. - No cloud needed, everything runs on your device. Easily build fantastic web projects on your iPad and iPhone! Privacy Policy: https://apps.pdyn.net/webforge/privacy Terms of Service: https://apps.pdyn.net/webforge/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WebForge IDE at 67% against WebDebug's 0%. WebForge IDE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). WebDebug's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. WebDebug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and WebForge IDE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WebForge IDE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebDebug has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WebDebug's written reviews are positive against 67% of WebForge IDE's.
WebDebug ships an update every 3 months, WebForge IDE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebDebug | WebForge IDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #172 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Parallax Dynamics Inc. |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
WebDebug
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
WebForge IDE
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- SSH PluginFree
- JSHint Plugin$0.99
- Bookmarks Plugin$0.99
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- SQLite3 Plugin$1.99
- Git Plugin$3.99
- PHP Plugin$4.99
- Node.js Plugin$4.99
- Pro Lifetime$79.99
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