Comparison

PortX vs DevTools Extension

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PortX

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Multi-line compose bar
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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****** Please switch to our new app, Xcasca. This app will be deprecated soon. ****** Xcasca, the new version of PortX, is now available! This current app will soon be deprecated, so please install Xcasca to continue. You can install Xcasca from the link below. https://apps.apple.com/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189 --------------------------------------------------------------- PortX Mobile brings the power of our desktop SSH Client to your mobile device (SFTP is currently available on the Desktop version only, but will be supported on Mobile soon). With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, PortX Mobile allows you to access and manage remotes systems on-the-go through an intuitive user interface. PortX Mobile Features: ◦ Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions a just a finger-swipe or click away. ◦ Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with PortX’s session management. ◦ Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. ◦ Advance Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. ◦ Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. ◦ Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. ◦ Ad-Free ◦ More features coming soon. ◦ Desktop version also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. PortX redefines how you interact with a mobile SSH Client. On-the-go session management has never been easier.

About

DevTools Extension

A browser extension for Safari that provides web developers with essential tools. It allows inspection of console logs, DOM elements, network requests, resources like localStorage and cookies, and source code.

Highlights
  • Console logging and command execution
  • DOM node and computed style inspection
  • Network requests and responses monitoring
  • Resource inspection (localStorage, cookies, etc.)
  • Webpage source code viewing
Features
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DevTools extension for web developer in Safari: 1,Console - allow us to see errors, run commands, examine variables, and much more. 2,Elements - view dom node and computed style 3,Network - network requests and responses 4,Resources - view localStorage, sessionStorage, cookies, scripts, css and images. 5,Source - source code of webpage

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
DevTools Extension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PortX at 3.7 against DevTools Extension's 3.5. PortX also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 62%). DevTools Extension's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PortX holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of PortX's written reviews are positive against 62% of DevTools Extension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, DevTools Extension every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PortX versus DevTools Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXDevTools Extension
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better3.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better17
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.浩鑫 庄

Customer experience

PortX

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative15.0%

DevTools Extension

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral17.6%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

None

DevTools Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DevTools Extension free?
DevTools Extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PortX or DevTools Extension?
PortX is rated higher. PortX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while DevTools Extension averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.
Do PortX or DevTools Extension have ads?
Neither PortX nor DevTools Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or DevTools Extension?
PortX ships an update monthly, and DevTools Extension every 3 months. Most recently, PortX was updated on September 27, 2026 and DevTools Extension on September 28, 2026.

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