# WebProxyTool vs DevTools Extension

The clearest difference is rating: WebProxyTool at 4.4 against DevTools Extension's 3.5. WebProxyTool also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (307 vs 17). DevTools Extension's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebProxyTool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DevTools Extension asks for nothing beyond the download.

WebProxyTool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebProxyTool has 307 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of WebProxyTool's written reviews are positive against 62% of DevTools Extension's.

WebProxyTool ships an update every 8 days, DevTools Extension every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebProxyTool | DevTools Extension |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webproxytool-inspect-network/id1578538118/reviews)** | [3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-extension/id1611993508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 47 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) | [浩鑫 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602937604) |

## What reviewers say

### WebProxyTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webproxytool-inspect-network/id1578538118)

This app acts as a local proxy to capture and display all network data transmitted and received by your device and apps. It securely decrypts HTTPS traffic by generating a local trust certificate, ensuring all data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Captures and displays network data, Routes HTTPS traffic locally, Decrypts HTTPS traffic, Generates local trust certificate, Man-in-the-middle proxy functionality, Local data storage for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebProxyTool Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| WebProxyTool Pro 1 Year | $18.49 | per year |
| WebProxyTool Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy-to-use interface and intuitive design
- 🎯 Effective traffic capture and request inspection
- 💰 Free functionality for core features
- 🔍 Helpful for debugging applications
- ⚡ Works well when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and black screen issues
- ⚠️ Certificate installation problems and failures
- 🔒 Data safety and privacy concerns
- 💸 Controversial subscription pricing model
- 🌐 Network performance degradation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Black screen appears when opening requests
- Stuck on privacy statement screen
- Certificate installation not recognized
- Unable to progress past setup steps 2-3

**Requested features**

- Search bar and request filtering functionality
- Export data as CSV or JSON format
- Delete old requests to reduce clutter
- Copy function for captured data
- Filter by request size and type (POST/GET)


### DevTools Extension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-extension/id1611993508)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebProxyTool free?

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

### Is DevTools Extension free?

DevTools Extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WebProxyTool or DevTools Extension?

WebProxyTool is rated higher. WebProxyTool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while DevTools Extension averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do WebProxyTool or DevTools Extension have ads?

Neither WebProxyTool nor DevTools Extension shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebProxyTool or DevTools Extension?

WebProxyTool ships an update every 8 days, and DevTools Extension every 3 months. Most recently, WebProxyTool was updated on September 30, 2026 and DevTools Extension on September 28, 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.*