dev.to vs Earendel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dev.to
Explore and engage with a blogging-forward social network focused on code creators. Discover content, follow tags and members, and stay updated on the evolving Forem ecosystem.
- Navigate Forem ecosystem
- Follow dev.to tags and members
- Discover Forem ecosystem content
- Read blog posts
- Write blog posts
- Stay up-to-date
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The best way to navigate DEV and the rest of the Forem ecosystem on your iPhone! The Forem app allows you to follow all your dev.to tags and members while also discovering what the evolving Forem ecosystem has to offer. Read, write and stay up-to-date in our blogging-forward social network.
Earendel
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Earendel Platform Your all-in-one companion for your conferences. - Access the full event program at your fingertips - Connect and engage with other participants - Manage your orders quickly and easily - Get your personal QR code for fast, contactless entry to the conference Stay organized, network effortlessly, and enjoy a smooth event experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Earendel at every 5 days against dev.to's monthly. dev.to's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dev.to ships an update monthly, Earendel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dev.to | Earendel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dev Community Inc. | Alessandro Afloarei |
In-app purchases
dev.to
No in-app purchases
Earendel
No in-app purchases
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