Comparison

Developer Tools vs DevForge

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

DevForge

Features
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DevForge — The Developer Toolkit A native, fully offline collection of essential developer tools for iOS and macOS. No account required, no internet connection needed. Everything runs on your device. FORMATTERS Clean up messy code in one tap. - JSON Formatter — pretty-print with syntax highlighting and interactive tree view - YAML Formatter — normalize indentation and structure - XML Formatter — indent and format XML documents - SQL Formatter — keyword-based clause formatting for readable queries GENERATORS Create what you need instantly. - Password Generator — length, charset, and strength controls - UUID Creator — UUID v4 in bulk, copy all or individually - ObjectId Creator — MongoDB-compatible ObjectId generation - QR Code Generator — generate and share QR codes for any text or URL - Lorem Ipsum Generator — paragraphs, words, or sentences on demand - Cron Expression Builder — visual builder with human-readable description ENCODERS & CRYPTO Encode, decode, hash, and encrypt. - Base64 — encode and decode with URL-safe mode toggle - URL Encoder/Decoder — RFC 3986 and form-encoded modes - Hash Generator — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 - AES Encryption — AES-128/192/256 with CBC and GCM modes - JWT Decoder — decode header, payload, and verify expiry status CONVERTERS Switch between formats with ease. - Timestamp Converter — Unix epoch ↔ human date, per-row copy - Number Base Converter — binary, octal, decimal, hex with auto-prefix detection - Data Size Converter — decimal and binary units including bits - Text Case Converter — 9 case formats including camelCase, snake_case, Title Case - YAML ↔ JSON — bidirectional conversion - Color Picker — HEX, RGB, HSB, HSL, SwiftUI, and UIColor code output TEST & ANALYSIS Debug smarter. - Regex Tester — live match highlighting, capture groups, flags - Diff Checker — side-by-side line diff with added/removed highlighting KEY FEATURES - Fully offline — all processing happens on-device - Native SwiftUI for iOS and macOS - No account, no sign-in, no tracking - Clean, distraction-free interface - Favorites — star your most-used tools for quick access FREE & PRO The free version includes all core features. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase) to unlock bulk operations, history, and export capabilities.

Screenshots

Developer Tools4 screens
DevForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevForge at none against Developer Tools's 1. Developer Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Developer Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DevForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Developer Tools versus DevForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeveloper ToolsDevForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlberto MalagoliSerhat KOSE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Developer Tools

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
None

DevForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Developer Tools free?
Developer Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevForge free?
DevForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Developer Tools or DevForge have ads?
Neither Developer Tools nor DevForge shows ads.

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