Comparison

WebDebug vs View Source Code

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

View Source Code

Inspect the HTML source code of any webpage directly within Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Features include syntax highlighting, powerful search, and one-tap copying. Your browsing data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • View HTML source code in Safari
  • Syntax highlighting for HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Multiple color themes
  • Built-in search functionality
  • One-tap copy to clipboard
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Ever wondered how a website is built? View Source Code brings the classic "View Source" feature to Safari on iPhone and iPad. INSPECT ANY WEBPAGE Tap the extension icon in Safari to instantly view the complete HTML source code of any webpage. Perfect for developers debugging issues, learning how sites are structured, or just satisfying your curiosity. BEAUTIFUL SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Source code is displayed with professional syntax highlighting that makes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript easy to read. Choose from 7 stunning themes including GitHub, Solarized Light, Tomorrow Night, Okaidia, and Twilight. POWERFUL SEARCH Find exactly what you're looking for with built-in search. Navigate between matches instantly with keyboard shortcuts or tap navigation. COPY WITH ONE TAP Need to grab the source? Copy the entire page source to your clipboard with a single tap. Great for sharing code snippets or saving for later analysis. PRIVACY FIRST Your browsing data stays on your device. View Source Code doesn't collect, store, or transmit any information about the websites you visit. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts. DARK MODE SUPPORT Looks great in both light and dark mode, automatically adapting to your system preferences. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Get 5 free source views to try out all features. Love it? Unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Perfect for: • Web developers debugging and inspecting sites • Students learning HTML, CSS, and web development • Designers checking how their work was implemented • Anyone curious about how the web works View Source Code — See how the web is built.

Screenshots

WebDebug4 screens
View Source Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebDebug at 4.5 against View Source Code's 1.0. WebDebug also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 View Source Code 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

WebDebug holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebDebug has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WebDebug versus View Source Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDebugView Source Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.Polarity Labs Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

WebDebug

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

View Source Code

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 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
1 purchases

View Source Code

One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is WebDebug free?
WebDebug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is View Source Code free?
View Source Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebDebug or View Source Code?
WebDebug is rated higher. WebDebug averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while View Source Code averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WebDebug or View Source Code have ads?
Neither WebDebug nor View Source Code shows ads.

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