# UDevice vs The Developer

UDevice and The Developer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of UDevice's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Developer's. UDevice also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (36 vs 5). The Developer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

UDevice costs $4.99 and The Developer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for UDevice against 4.4 for The Developer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDevice has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of UDevice's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Developer's.

UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, The Developer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDevice | The Developer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878/reviews) | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #143 |
| Size | 159 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gansu Zhenxian Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616881226) | [Salvatore La Mattina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602626911) |

## What reviewers say

### UDevice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of developer and testing tools. It includes network utilities like HTTP(s) capture and DNS parsing, alongside system information and file management capabilities. Ideal for development, testing, and device management.

**Highlights:** HTTP(s) Capture/Rewrite, SSH and Terminal access, Python3 interpreter, Cookie editing, Network utilities (Ping, DNS, Traceroute, Port Scan), File manager, Device fingerprinting and system info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Developer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Embark on an interactive tutorial with a unique story to learn programming and build your own app. This app guides beginners through the entire process, from setup to App Store submission, in under an hour.

**Highlights:** Interactive programming tutorial, Learn Swift and Xcode, App submission guide, iOS and watchOS development, Beginner-friendly lessons, Create your first app in under an hour

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UDevice free?

UDevice costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Developer free?

The Developer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UDevice or The Developer?

UDevice and The Developer are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 36 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do UDevice or The Developer have ads?

Neither UDevice nor The Developer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UDevice or The Developer?

UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Developer every 3 months. Most recently, UDevice was updated on October 6, 2026 and The Developer on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UDevice or The Developer?

UDevice currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and The Developer at #143. 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.*