# Web Inspector vs Google Play Console

The clearest difference is rating: Google Play Console at 4.7 against Web Inspector's 3.9. Web Inspector's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Google Play Console holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 154 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Web Inspector's written reviews are positive against 57% of Google Play Console's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Web Inspector ships an update weekly, Google Play Console every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Inspector | Google Play Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745/reviews) | **[4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #52 | **#28** |
| Size | 2 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [And a Dinosaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/475577301) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a suite of web development tools for Safari on mobile devices. Inspect and edit the DOM, view element styles, execute JavaScript commands, monitor network requests, and examine stored resources like cookies.

**Highlights:** DOM inspection and editing, Element style viewer, JavaScript console, Network request monitoring, Resource storage details

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient web inspector
- 👍 Useful debugging tools
- 🔍 Helpful for web development
- 💡 Brings desktop-like functionality to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop tools
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Difficult to use or navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Disappears when reloading webpage
- Doesn't work on newer iOS versions
- Doesn't load on crashed tabs
- Permissions issues

**Requested features**

- CSS editing capabilities
- Resizable panel
- Improved console functionality
- Better integration with Safari


### Google Play Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor key app metrics, manage orders, and issue refunds. Engage with users by viewing and replying to app reviews. Track app availability across various release tracks.

**Highlights:** Monitor app metrics, Manage app orders, Issue refunds, View and reply to reviews, Track release availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Inspector free?

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

### Is Google Play Console free?

Google Play Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Web Inspector or Google Play Console?

Google Play Console is rated higher. Web Inspector averages 3.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Google Play Console averages 4.7 from 154 ratings.

### Do Web Inspector or Google Play Console have ads?

Neither Web Inspector nor Google Play Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Web Inspector or Google Play Console?

Web Inspector ships an update weekly, and Google Play Console every 6 weeks. Most recently, Web Inspector was updated on October 14, 2026 and Google Play Console on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Web Inspector or Google Play Console?

Web Inspector currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Google Play Console at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*