# Dev Utils vs Firelog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dev Utils at none against Firelog's 11. Dev Utils also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Firelog's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firelog sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dev Utils asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dev Utils against 4.6 for Firelog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Dev Utils's written reviews are positive against 60% of Firelog's.

Dev Utils ships an update every 4 months, Firelog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dev Utils | Firelog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-utils/id6444063249/reviews)** | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#81** |
| Size | 12 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Fielder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563352665) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### Dev Utils

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### Firelog

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · 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 Dev Utils free?

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

### Is Firelog free?

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

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

Dev Utils is rated higher. Dev Utils averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Firelog averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do Dev Utils or Firelog have ads?

Neither Dev Utils nor Firelog shows ads.

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

Dev Utils ships an update every 4 months, and Firelog fortnightly. Most recently, Dev Utils was updated on October 11, 2026 and Firelog on September 29, 2026.

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

Dev Utils currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Firelog at #81. 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.*