Web Inspector vs MetricDeck
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..
MetricDeck
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Understand how your apps are performing without handing your business data to another analytics service. MetricDeck connects directly to App Store Connect and turns Apple’s sales reports and written reviews into a private dashboard on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. YOUR PORTFOLIO, ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Credentials sync securely through iCloud Keychain • Each device downloads its own reports directly from Apple • Business data and settings stay local in each offline analytics cache • Adaptive iPad layouts and a native Mac sidebar YOUR NUMBERS IN THE MAC MENU BAR • Choose downloads, net revenue, proceeds, refunds, or re-downloads • Follow one app or your portfolio • Choose the latest available report day, 7 days, 30 days, or month to date • Show a compact symbol, value, or percentage change • Launch at login and check reports with the dashboard window closed EXPLORE WHAT DRIVES RESULTS • Trends for 7, 30, 90, 180, and 365 days, plus custom ranges • Equal-period comparisons and useful highlights • Breakdowns by country, device, product, and source • An interactive world map and detailed sales activity • Written reviews with rating and territory filters • Share-ready images of the metrics you choose PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Credentials use iCloud Keychain, separate from your report archive • Business data stays only on your devices • No MetricDeck account, analytics SDK, advertising, or tracking Start free with one app. Unlock Lifetime once for every app, multiple App Store Connect accounts, and combined portfolio analytics across supported platforms. No subscription. MetricDeck requires a read-only App Store Connect API key and Vendor Number. Sales data follows Apple’s report availability; it is not a real-time sales feed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Web Inspector at none against MetricDeck's 1. Web Inspector also leads on chart position (#56 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. MetricDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Web Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.
Web Inspector ships an update weekly, MetricDeck every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Web Inspector | MetricDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (160 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 160 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #56 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | And a Dinosaur | Didac Sabates Duran |
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
MetricDeck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Web Inspector
No in-app purchases
MetricDeck
- Lifetime access$8.99









