# The Developer vs Firelog

The Developer and Firelog both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Firelog's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Developer's. Firelog also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). The Developer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Firelog is free to download; The Developer costs $0.99 up front. Firelog sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Firelog holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firelog has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Developer's written reviews are positive against 60% of Firelog's.

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, Firelog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Developer | Firelog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | #143 | **#30** |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salvatore La Mattina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602626911) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Firelog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #206 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity without needing a laptop. Perfect for developers needing Firebase tools on the go.

**Highlights:** Manage Firebase projects on mobile, Browse and edit Firestore data, Monitor Cloud Functions and logs, Inspect Cloud Storage, Manage user authentication, Track production activity and alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Flash Sale | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Developer free?

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

### Is Firelog free?

Firelog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Firelog is rated higher. The Developer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Firelog averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do The Developer or Firelog have ads?

Neither The Developer nor Firelog shows ads.

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

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, and Firelog fortnightly. Most recently, The Developer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Firelog on September 29, 2026.

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

The Developer currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Firelog at #30. 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.*