Comparison

Developer Tools vs Developer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Developer

Features
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Developer Tools helps you test servers, API calls, clients, and more. For each GET/POST request, it displays the JSON response in a user-friendly viewer. The JSON viewer supports all common data types, including lists, dictionaries, integers, doubles, and strings. It also shows the path to each element, making it easier to implement paths programmatically. The app also allows you to host an HTTP server directly on your phone and provides the IP address for connection. This is especially useful when testing data sent to a server or when getting started with server integration. Additionally, the app lets you generate and save QR codes. If any issues arise, or if you’d like to request a new feature, feel free to send me an email directly from the app’s home page. Included tools: Sending GET/POST requests JSON viewer for responses QR code generator Hosting an HTTP server on your phone

Screenshots

Developer Tools4 screens
Developer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Developer at none against Developer Tools's 1. Developer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Developer Tools's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Developer Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Developer Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, Developer daily. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Developer Tools versus Developer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeveloper ToolsDeveloper
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlberto MalagoliMannon Wallace

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Developer Tools

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
None

Developer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Developer Tools free?
Developer Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Developer free?
Developer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Developer Tools or Developer have ads?
Neither Developer Tools nor Developer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Developer Tools or Developer?
Developer Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, and Developer daily. Most recently, Developer Tools was updated on August 6, 2026 and Developer on September 9, 2026.

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