# WebProxyTool vs stupid devtools

The clearest difference is rating: stupid devtools at 5.0 against WebProxyTool's 4.4. stupid devtools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). WebProxyTool's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (313 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. stupid devtools asks for nothing beyond the download.

stupid devtools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebProxyTool has 313 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of WebProxyTool's written reviews are positive against 50% of stupid devtools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WebProxyTool ships an update every 8 days, stupid devtools every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebProxyTool | stupid devtools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webproxytool/id1578538118/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-devtools/id6756204921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **313** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 2 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/id1578538118)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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)


### stupid devtools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-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 stupid devtools free?

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

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

stupid devtools is rated higher. WebProxyTool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while stupid devtools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WebProxyTool or stupid devtools have ads?

Neither WebProxyTool nor stupid devtools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebProxyTool or stupid devtools?

WebProxyTool ships an update every 8 days, and stupid devtools every 11 months. Most recently, WebProxyTool was updated on November 7, 2026 and stupid devtools on November 7, 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.*