Source Code Reader vs DevBrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Source Code Reader
Easily view website source code directly on your iPhone or iPad. Access this functionality within the app or through a built-in Safari extension. Features include dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and text search.
- View source code in-app
- Safari extension for direct viewing
- Dark mode support
- Adjustable font sizes
- Text search functionality
- Multiple window support
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With the Source Code Reader app it's easy to view the source code of a site directly on your iPhone or iPad. You can do this in the app or directly in Safari with the built-in Safari extension. The app supports dark mode, adjustable font sizes, text search and multiple windows - all available in the Safari extension as well.
DevBrow
A mobile browser designed for developers and designers, offering full developer tools like Elements, Console, and Network requests. It allows for isolated browser profiles to test websites with separate cookies and site data.
- Full developer tools (Elements, Console, Network)
- Isolated browser profiles
- Toggle JavaScript on/off
- Custom user agent strings
- Adaptive sidebar on iPad
- Privacy-focused design
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DevBro is a lightweight browser built for developers, designers, and anyone who needs to inspect and test websites on iPhone and iPad. Full Developer Tools, on your phone Open the built-in DevTools panel next to any page and dig into Elements, Styles, Console, Network requests, and Storage — right from your pocket. Filter console output, inspect network traffic, and keep a persistent log across page reloads. Isolated browser profiles Create as many browser profiles as you need. Each one keeps its own cookies, cache, and site data completely separate — perfect for testing logged-in states, multiple accounts, or client sites side by side. Spin up a temporary profile for a one-off test and throw it away when you're done, or keep a persistent profile for repeat visits. Built for real testing - Toggle JavaScript on or off per session - Switch between automatic, desktop, and mobile website rendering - Set a custom user agent string - Restore your tabs automatically on launch - Set a home page for quick access Designed for iPad On iPad, DevBro adds an adaptive sidebar so your profiles and DevTools stay one tap away while you browse. Privacy by design DevBro doesn't track you or phone home. Website data stays on your device, and temporary profiles are wiped the moment you're done — you decide what sticks around. Whether you're debugging a layout on staging, checking how a site behaves without cookies, or just want a fast, no-nonsense browser with real developer tools built in, DevBro has you covered. Available in English and German.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Source Code Reader at 63% against DevBrow's 0%. Source Code Reader also leads on chart position (#76 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). DevBrow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Source Code Reader costs $1.99 and DevBrow $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, DevBrow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Source Code Reader | DevBrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #76 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alexander Eichhorn | Thomas Entner |
Customer experience
Source Code Reader
DevBrow
In-app purchases
Source Code Reader
No in-app purchases
DevBrow
No in-app purchases
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