Developer Tools vs Solar2D Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Developer Tools
This app consolidates over 30 essential developer utilities into a single, offline application. It provides tools for formatting, encoding, decoding, generating data, and testing code snippets without needing an internet connection. Enjoy a privacy-first approach with a one-time purchase and extensive customization options.
- Over 30 offline developer tools
- JSON formatter and converter
- Base64 encoder/decoder
- Fake data generator
- Regular expression evaluator
- REST API client
- Customizable themes and highlighting
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Exabox puts over 30 essential developer utilities in a single offline app. Stop searching for random websites every time you need to format JSON, decode Base64, generate dummy data, or test a regular expression. AVAILABLE TOOLS: • Backslash Escaper/Unescaper • Base64 Encoder/Decoder • Color Formats Converter • Cookie Builder • Cookie Parser • Date & Time Parser • Fake Data Generator • Hash Generator • Hexadecimal Encoder/Decoder • HTML Escaper/Unescaper • JSON Formatter • JSON/YAML/TOML/GSON Converter • JWT Token Parser • Math Expression Evaluator • Number Base Converter • QR Code Generator • Regular Expression Evaluator • REST API Client • Text Comparator • Text Inspector • Text Transformer • Timezone Comparator • URL Builder • URL Encoder/Decoder • URL Parser • UUID Parser & Generator BENEFITS: • Works 100% offline - your data stays on your device • Privacy-first approach with no data collection • One-time purchase, no subscriptions • 60+ app themes and 90+ code highlighting options • Instant tool search functionality Get all your dev tools in one secure, professional workspace.
Solar2D Studio
This app provides an integrated environment for developing mobile applications and games directly on an iOS device. It features a code editor, real-time simulator, and comprehensive documentation to assist developers of all skill levels.
- Intuitive code editor
- Real-time simulator
- Integrated terminal
- Comprehensive documentation
- Project debugging
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Welcome to Solar2D Studio, your all-in-one iOS app for unleashing your creativity and bringing your game ideas to life! Built on the powerful Solar2D game engine, Solar2D Studio empowers developers of all skill levels to craft stunning apps and games right from their iOS device. With Solar2D Studio, you have everything you need at your fingertips. Dive into the intuitive code editor to write, edit, and debug your projects with ease. Seamlessly switch between editing your code and testing your creations in real-time, thanks to the built-in simulator. Harness the full potential of Solar2D with our comprehensive documentation, providing guidance and insights every step of the way. Need assistance? Our integrated terminal lets you execute commands and access resources without ever leaving the app. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, Solar2D Studio is your go-to tool for building captivating apps and games. Download now and embark on your journey to app development greatness! Contact Us: Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our support team! Website: https://www.iamadman.com Email: amadman380743909@gmail.com Twitter: @andy38074 Reddit: u/iamadmancom
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Developer Tools at 100% against Solar2D Studio's 50%. Developer Tools also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Solar2D Studio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Developer Tools is free to download; Solar2D Studio costs $9.99 up front. Developer Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solar2D Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Solar2D Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Developer Tools's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solar2D Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Developer Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, Solar2D Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Developer Tools | Solar2D Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alberto Malagoli | 盼军 崔 |
Customer experience
Developer Tools
Solar2D Studio
In-app purchases
Developer Tools
- Lifetime$4.99
Solar2D Studio
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
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