Comparison

WebDebug vs WebForge IDE

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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This app is a web debugging panel that can be run on iPhone, iPad, and other devices. You can conveniently debug web pages on your mobile phone. It supports local static websites, allows for testing multiple projects locally, and manages various document files. Features: - Debug by inputting the URL - Debug by scanning a QR code to open the URL - Automatically save debugging page link information to the database and record debugging time - View console logs - View system information - View network requests - View page element structure - View cookies, localStorage, and SessionStorage - Input JavaScript commands, e.g., alert(document.body.outerHTML); - Inject JavaScript code snippets or plugins for web page debugging (e.g., injecting jq, vue plugins or JS code snippets), with the console displaying return values - Web page code editing and preview function - Code auto-suggestions for HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and content - Keyboard extensions - Tokenization of debugging code for easy input - HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code input with auto-suggestions, auto-bracket matching, line numbering, code folding, and more - Syntax error correction for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code input, further enhancing mobile testing capabilities Version 1.5 introduces the following new features: 1. Static server function: You can now start a local static server on your phone, supporting the creation of multiple local websites for testing. It supports WiFi, WebDAV file management, remote file downloading with decompression, direct preview of most document, video, audio, image files, and various code files on your phone. 2. Automatic injection of window.onerror code before page loading: Now, before the page loads, the application will automatically inject some code into the webpage that helps capture potential errors and print these error messages to the application's console. You can also choose to send these error reports to a backend server for further analysis and processing. 3. Show network requests when shaking the phone: When you shake your phone, the application will display the network requests made by the current page. This can help you better understand the communication between the application and the server. Additionally, you can choose to send the recorded HTTP request logs via email for further analysis. 4. jQuery-like element selector function: The application has added a feature similar to using jQuery's element selector, which means you can select and manipulate various DOM elements on the webpage more precisely, allowing for more flexible customization of page behavior and styles. 5. Code injection function: Now, you can mix HTML and JS code in the webpage being loaded. This feature supports multiple injection scenarios, meaning you can conveniently control or intercept page requests and execute custom code on the page. 6. Added dozens of code themes and code editing commands: You can easily use code auto-suggestions and customize code themes. 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

WebDebug4 screens
WebForge IDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 2 months). WebDebug's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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

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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDebug ships an update every 2 months, WebForge IDE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WebDebug versus WebForge IDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDebugWebForge IDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB156 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.Parallax Dynamics Inc.

Customer experience

WebDebug

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WebForge IDE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
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
10 purchases

WebForge IDE

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • 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

Questions

Is WebDebug free?
WebDebug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WebForge IDE free?
WebForge IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebDebug or WebForge IDE?
WebForge IDE is rated higher. WebDebug averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while WebForge IDE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WebDebug or WebForge IDE have ads?
Neither WebDebug nor WebForge IDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebDebug or WebForge IDE?
WebDebug ships an update every 2 months, and WebForge IDE fortnightly. Most recently, WebDebug was updated on September 24, 2026 and WebForge IDE on September 15, 2026.

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