Comparison

Web Inspector vs Visual Code

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

Head to head
About

Web Inspector

Inspect and share HTML, CSS, and JavaScript source code from mobile web pages directly on your device. Debug web applications by viewing source code as a real mobile browser would.

Highlights
  • Inspect HTML tags
  • View CSS code
  • Extract JavaScript
  • Share source code
  • Debug mobile web apps
  • Simulate mobile browser
Features
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Web Inspector allow you to retrieve (and share) html tags, css and javascript code (isource) from web page particularly mobile page (iPad and iPhone) directly from your mobile Debug your webapp to inspect the source as a real mobile device browser

About

Visual Code

This app transforms your iPhone and iPad into a powerful coding environment. Write, debug, and run code for numerous languages with a sleek interface and integrated terminal. Enjoy a desktop-like IDE experience on the go, optimized for the latest iOS and iPadOS features.

Highlights
  • Write, debug, and run code
  • Multi-language support
  • Integrated terminal
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Customizable themes
  • Optimized for iOS/iPadOS
Features
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Visual Code transforms your iPhone and iPad into a complete development environment. Built with performance, portability, and flexibility in mind, it allows you to write, debug, and run code wherever you are. Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or professional developer, Visual Code gives you the power of a desktop IDE in a mobile-first design. Powerful and Intuitive Visual Code features a sleek, modern interface optimized for productivity. With syntax highlighting, intelligent formatting, and customizable themes, you can focus on what matters most: writing clean, efficient code. Multi-Language Support Work in the language of your choice without switching apps. Visual Code supports a wide range of popular programming languages, including: Python, JavaScript, C, C++, PHP, Java, Swift, HTML, CSS, Golang, Rust, Ruby, Objective-C, Perl, and Lua. Built-In Terminal Run commands directly inside the app with the integrated terminal. Manage projects, test scripts, and control workflows seamlessly without ever leaving Visual Code. Optimized for iOS 26 and iPadOS - Liquid Gas Design: Smooth, futuristic UI tailored to the latest iOS standards. - Deep iPad Integration: Take advantage of multi-window support, multitasking, and full external keyboard compatibility. - Keyboard Shortcuts: Streamline your workflow with shortcut support for iPad keyboards, making coding even faster. Why Choose Visual Code? - Work on the go with an all-in-one coding environment. - Enjoy a familiar desktop-like experience with mobile convenience. - Build, test, and refine projects without compromise. Disclaimer Visual Code is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to Microsoft Corporation. It is also not related to, nor a part of, Microsoft Visual Studio. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ------- Visual Code Pro is an auto renewable subscription: - Edit Files - AI integrations - Themes ------- Price may vary by location and active promotion. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial peri​od, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. ------- Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/95401147 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Web Inspector3 screens
Visual Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Code at 4.3 against Web Inspector's 2.9. Visual Code also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months). Web Inspector's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 14%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price 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. Visual Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Web Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Code holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Code has 3.5K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Web Inspector's written reviews are positive against 14% of Visual Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web Inspector ships an update every 22 months, Visual Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Web Inspector versus Visual Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb InspectorVisual Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (30 ratings)4.3 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings303.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB133 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJB STEVENARDStart App Ltd

Customer experience

Web Inspector

All ratings30 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%

Visual Code

All ratings3,512 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative81.6%

Bugs and requests

Web Inspector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Visual Code

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard issues and disappearing UI
  • Inconsistent behavior when opening files
  • Syncing and file management problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for C#
  • Improve text selection and editing
  • Implement file/folder management
  • Provide a true free version

In-app purchases

None

Web Inspector

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Visual Code

Subscriptions3
  • Visual Code Pro$2.997 Days
  • VisualCodePro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Code Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Web Inspector free?
Web Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Code free?
Visual Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Web Inspector or Visual Code?
Visual Code is rated higher. Web Inspector averages 2.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Visual Code averages 4.3 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Web Inspector or Visual Code have ads?
Web Inspector shows ads; Visual Code does not.
Which is updated more often, Web Inspector or Visual Code?
Web Inspector ships an update every 22 months, and Visual Code monthly. Most recently, Web Inspector was updated on August 15, 2026 and Visual Code on September 21, 2026.

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