# Dev Utils vs zero

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dev Utils at 92% against zero's 50%. Dev Utils also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). zero's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dev Utils holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dev Utils has 101 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Dev Utils's written reviews are positive against 50% of zero's.

Dev Utils ships an update every 4 months, zero every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dev Utils | zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-utils/id6444063249/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-z1/id6479646791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | #202 |
| Size | 12 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Fielder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563352665) | [Mohammad Alipour Behzadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711941412) |

## What reviewers say

### Dev Utils

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-utils/id6444063249)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides mobile developers with essential tools to streamline their workflow. It offers timely notifications for OS and Xcode releases, accessibility features, device information, and a reference for HTTP status codes. Customize your experience with themes and app icons.

**Highlights:** OS and Xcode release notifications, System font and color comparison, Device information lookup, HTTP status code reference, Light/dark themes, Customizable app icons

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful app
- 👍 Good device info
- 👍 Helpful for developers
- 👍 Excellent UI/UX
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs update for releases
- 🐛 Data not up-to-date
- 🐛 Potential privacy concerns
- 🐛 Accusations of hacking
- 🐛 Blocked on M series Macs

**Reported bugs**

- Unknown errors
- Find my iPhone error
- Apple ID locked
- Privacy concerns
- Being attacked

**Requested features**

- Update release notes/version numbers
- Adapt to iOS 26 and dark icon
- Update data promptly
- Allow development usage
- More access to watch design UI


### zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-z1/id6479646791)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Control your burglar alarm remotely via SMS commands. This application simplifies sending instructions to your alarm system without manual text input.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm control, SMS command sending, Multiple location support, Simplified interface, No manual text typing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dev Utils free?

Dev Utils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is zero free?

zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dev Utils or zero?

Dev Utils is rated higher. Dev Utils averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while zero averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dev Utils or zero have ads?

zero shows ads; Dev Utils does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dev Utils or zero?

Dev Utils ships an update every 4 months, and zero every 2 months. Most recently, Dev Utils was updated on September 23, 2026 and zero on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dev Utils or zero?

Dev Utils currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and zero at #202. 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.*