Comparison

NEARcom vs WebView Inspector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NEARcom

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The NEARcom app simplifies the integration of NEARcom-ready BACnet or Modbus devices. This user-friendly tool allows technicians to retrieve and modify network and device settings using just their smartphone equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC). What sets NEARcom apart is its ability to interface with and adjust device settings without needing to power them up. This feature enables network configuration changes right out of the box, before the devices are even installed. Traditionally, configuring BACnet devices required powering them up and navigating through complex display menus. With the NEARcom app, device configuration becomes quick, convenient, and intuitive.

About

WebView Inspector

This tool allows developers to load any URL in a native WKWebView on iOS and macOS. It enables inspection via Safari's Develop menu and supports camera and microphone permissions for testing media-rich web functionality.

Highlights
  • Load any URL in WKWebView
  • Inspect with Safari Develop menu
  • Camera and microphone permission testing
  • Native navigation controls
  • Secure HTTPS support
  • Cross-platform testing
Features
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WebView Inspector is a developer tool for iOS and macOS that lets you quickly load any URL in a native WebKit WKWebView and inspect it using Safari’s Develop menu. It supports camera and microphone permissions for testing media-rich web functionality like WebRTC. Just enable inspection via WKWebViewConfiguration (isInspectable = true), connect your device or simulator to Safari, and debug your app as if it were running directly in the browser. Key Features: • Load any URL in a WKWebView on iOS and macOS • Inspect using Safari → Develop → [Your App] • Enable camera & microphone access for media testing • Native navigation: back, forward, refresh • Secure HTTPS with ATS support • Cross-platform testing in a single app Perfect for web developers, QA engineers, and testers who want a lightweight WebView testing tool without building a full environment.

Screenshots

NEARcom4 screens
WebView Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WebView Inspector at every 4 months against NEARcom's every 11 months. NEARcom's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NEARcom ships an update every 11 months, WebView Inspector every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NEARcom versus WebView Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEARcomWebView Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDigital Control SystemsCihat Salik

In-app purchases

None

NEARcom

No in-app purchases

None

WebView Inspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEARcom free?
NEARcom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebView Inspector free?
WebView Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NEARcom or WebView Inspector have ads?
Neither NEARcom nor WebView Inspector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEARcom or WebView Inspector?
NEARcom ships an update every 11 months, and WebView Inspector every 4 months. Most recently, NEARcom was updated on October 27, 2026 and WebView Inspector on October 30, 2026.

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