# WebProxyTool vs devtools

The clearest difference is rating: devtools at 5.0 against WebProxyTool's 4.4. devtools also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). WebProxyTool's advantage is ratings volume (307 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

devtools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebProxyTool has 307 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of devtools's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebProxyTool | devtools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webproxytool-inspect-network/id1578538118/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools/id6756204921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) | [Stephan Cilliers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695356242) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools/id6756204921)

This app provides desktop-style debugging for mobile web development. Capture console logs, network requests, and JavaScript execution directly on your device. Review and analyze web activity securely offline.

**Highlights:** Capture console logs and errors, Inspect network calls (fetch/XHR), Run JavaScript, Secure offline log storage, Companion app for interaction

**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 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WebProxyTool or devtools?

devtools is rated higher. WebProxyTool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while devtools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WebProxyTool or devtools have ads?

Neither WebProxyTool nor devtools shows ads.

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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.*