# Tester vs Snippet Dev Tools

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tester at every 2 days against Snippet Dev Tools's monthly. Tester also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (574 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tester sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Snippet Dev Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snippet Dev Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tester has 574 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Tester's written reviews are positive against 67% of Snippet Dev Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tester ships an update every 2 days, Snippet Dev Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tester | Snippet Dev Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-ai-worker/id1575521212/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snippet-dev-tools-codelime/id1622145140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) | [Khuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593197909) |

## What reviewers say

### Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-ai-worker/id1575521212)

Test various APIs directly from your mobile device. Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, and more, with advanced editors and request customization. Share requests easily and manage cookies and history.

**Highlights:** Test REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, HTTPS APIs, Powerful GraphQL editor with query, mutation, subscription support, WebSocket testing tool for WS and WSS connections, Flexible request data encoding and transfer types, Import requests from curl, links, or files (Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman), One-tap request sharing via deep link or cURL command, Apple Watch app for sending requests from your wrist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tester Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tester Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Tester Plus Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and modern UI
- 🚀 Comprehensive and intuitive
- 🔓 No in-app purchases
- 🛠️ All-in-one dev tool
- 💡 Shortcuts integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss after updates
- 🔍 Lack of cloud backup/sync
- 🔧 Difficult to manage requests/collections
- 🖱️ Editing issues with long keys
- 🌐 No IPv6 support

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting all saved requests after updates
- App launching to a black screen
- Shortcuts integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for environment variables
- Implement folders/collections management
- Allow exporting/importing data as JSON
- Provide more Shortcuts actions
- Add ability to change app icon


### Snippet Dev Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snippet-dev-tools-codelime/id1622145140)

A native, cross-platform code snippet manager and developer utility for iOS development. It offers a robust code editor with extensive language support and various built-in developer tools, all while prioritizing user privacy and offline functionality. Data is securely saved locally and synced via iCloud across Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform code snippet management, 110+ languages with syntax highlighting, Offline functionality and iCloud sync, Multiple developer tools (Base64, Hashing, JSON to Model), Markdown preview, Organize snippets with folders and tags, Status menu bar mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tester free?

Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Snippet Dev Tools free?

Snippet Dev Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tester or Snippet Dev Tools?

Snippet Dev Tools is rated higher. Tester averages 4.7 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Snippet Dev Tools averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Tester or Snippet Dev Tools have ads?

Neither Tester nor Snippet Dev Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tester or Snippet Dev Tools?

Tester ships an update every 2 days, and Snippet Dev Tools monthly. Most recently, Tester was updated on September 25, 2026 and Snippet Dev Tools on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*