# UDevice vs Logger for Shortcuts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UDevice at none against Logger for Shortcuts's 4. Logger for Shortcuts's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

UDevice costs $4.99 and Logger for Shortcuts $4.99 up front. Logger for Shortcuts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. UDevice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Logger for Shortcuts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of UDevice's written reviews are positive against 79% of Logger for Shortcuts's.

UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, Logger for Shortcuts monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDevice | Logger for Shortcuts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-for-shortcuts/id1611554653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #42 |
| Size | 159 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gansu Zhenxian Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616881226) | [Snailed It Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493284299) |

## What reviewers say

### UDevice

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### Logger for Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-for-shortcuts/id1611554653)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a developer console specifically for building complex shortcuts. It allows users to write messages to the console in real-time as shortcuts run, eliminating the need for Quick Look actions. Powerful filtering tools help users drill down into output by various criteria, and logs can be synced across devices via iCloud and exported.

**Highlights:** Developer console for Shortcuts, Real-time message logging, Powerful filtering tools, Filter by category, device, date, contents, search, tags, iCloud sync across devices, Export logs to plain text or markdown

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UDevice free?

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

### Is Logger for Shortcuts free?

Logger for Shortcuts costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UDevice or Logger for Shortcuts?

Logger for Shortcuts is rated higher. UDevice averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Logger for Shortcuts averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do UDevice or Logger for Shortcuts have ads?

Neither UDevice nor Logger for Shortcuts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UDevice or Logger for Shortcuts?

UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, and Logger for Shortcuts monthly. Most recently, UDevice was updated on September 22, 2026 and Logger for Shortcuts on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UDevice or Logger for Shortcuts?

UDevice currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Logger for Shortcuts at #42. 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.*