# Web Inspector vs Web Inspector & Dev Tools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Web Inspector at 65% against Web Inspector & Dev Tools's 0%. Web Inspector also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Web Inspector & Dev Tools's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Web Inspector is free to download; Web Inspector & Dev Tools costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Web Inspector & Dev Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Inspector has 152 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Web Inspector's written reviews are positive against 0% of Web Inspector & Dev Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Web Inspector ships an update weekly, Web Inspector & Dev Tools every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Inspector | Web Inspector & Dev Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector-and-dev-tools/id6450539608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | #171 |
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [And a Dinosaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/475577301) | [VISUAL MOBILE SOFTWARE S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566097252) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Inspector

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

**Currently charting:** #53 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


### Web Inspector & Dev Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector-and-dev-tools/id6450539608)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Inspect and debug web pages directly on your mobile device. Explore HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code, modify styles in real-time, and analyze network requests. An essential tool for web developers and designers.

**Highlights:** Inspect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Modify CSS styles in real-time, View JavaScript console logs, Debug JavaScript code, Analyze network requests, User-friendly iOS interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Inspector free?

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

### Is Web Inspector & Dev Tools free?

Web Inspector & Dev Tools costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Web Inspector or Web Inspector & Dev Tools?

Web Inspector & Dev Tools is rated higher. Web Inspector averages 3.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Web Inspector & Dev Tools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Web Inspector or Web Inspector & Dev Tools have ads?

Neither Web Inspector nor Web Inspector & Dev Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Web Inspector or Web Inspector & Dev Tools?

Web Inspector ships an update weekly, and Web Inspector & Dev Tools every 6 months. Most recently, Web Inspector was updated on October 18, 2026 and Web Inspector & Dev Tools on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Web Inspector or Web Inspector & Dev Tools?

Web Inspector currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and Web Inspector & Dev Tools at #171. 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.*