Web Inspector vs Pixel Contrast Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Web Inspector
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.
- DOM inspection and editing
- Element style viewer
- JavaScript console
- Network request monitoring
- Resource storage details
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Web Inspector expands Safari on iPhone and iPad with a set of web development tools: Elements: Browse the DOM tree and tap elements on the page to inspect them. View node details, styles, and computed values. Search the DOM, edit an element's HTML, and copy or delete nodes. Console: Type JavaScript commands to debug, modify, and get information about your webpage. Sources: Read the webpage's source with syntax highlighting. Network: See a list of network requests made by the webpage, with headers and responses. Filter requests, or copy one as a cURL command. Resources: Find details about the data stored by a webpage, such as cookies, local storage, and session storage. Tip: If you tap the Web Inspector button and nothing happens, reload the page once..
Pixel Contrast Checker
This tool helps designers and developers ensure their visual content meets accessibility standards. Analyze images or URLs to instantly check color contrast ratios against WCAG 2.1 guidelines, with features like zoom and a precision loupe for detailed examination.
- Analyze images and URLs
- WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio checks
- Instant accessibility evaluation
- 300% zoom function
- Precision magnifying glass
- Save up to 5 images
- History management
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Ensure your designs are accessible and legible for everyone. You can analyze images and URLs.Evaluate the color contrast of your web designs, app UIs, and presentation slides based on the WCAG 2.1 international standards. This app provides instant accessibility checks for Standard Text, Large Text, and UI components. You can analyze images and URLs. ■ Key Features Simple Tap-to-Check Just upload an image and tap two points—the background and the text—to instantly calculate the contrast ratio. You can save up to 5 images within the app for quick reference without re-uploading. You can now display a web page by entering a URL and compare by tapping on the page. 300% Zoom Function Magnify your designs up to 300%. Even on a smartphone screen, you can examine fine details and ensure your work is perfect. Precision Magnifying Glass (Loupe) The built-in magnifying glass appears when you tap, allowing you to target and select specific pixels with pinpoint accuracy—ideal for complex designs or gradients. You can set the magnification of the loupe from 2x to 5x. History Management Save your results with a single tap. View your history of contrast ratios and HEX color codes at a glance. (Note: History is maintained during the current session and resets when the app is closed or a new image is selected.) Full WCAG 2.1 Compliance The app automatically determines if your colors meet the 4.5:1 ratio required for accessibility, making it easy to see if your content is truly readable. ■ Who It’s For Web, UI, and UX Designers App Developers & Front-end Engineers Business professionals creating presentations or flyers Any creator focused on inclusive, accessible design ■ Supported Formats JPEG, PNG, and HEIC High-resolution images up to 4000px Import directly from your Photo Library or Files app ■ Privacy First Your privacy is our priority. All image analysis is performed locally on your device. No data is ever uploaded to external servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Web Inspector at none against Pixel Contrast Checker's shown. Web Inspector also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Web Inspector | Pixel Contrast Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (152 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #50 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | And a Dinosaur | YONEMASU, K.K |
Bugs and requests
Web Inspector
Reported bugs
4 issues- Disappears when reloading webpage
- Doesn't work on newer iOS versions
- Doesn't load on crashed tabs
- Permissions issues
Requested features
4 requests- CSS editing capabilities
- Resizable panel
- Improved console functionality
- Better integration with Safari
Pixel Contrast Checker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Web Inspector
No in-app purchases
Pixel Contrast Checker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Web Inspector free?
Is Pixel Contrast Checker free?
Do Web Inspector or Pixel Contrast Checker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Web Inspector or Pixel Contrast Checker?
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