Dev Utils vs devtools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dev Utils
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.
- OS and Xcode release notifications
- System font and color comparison
- Device information lookup
- HTTP status code reference
- Light/dark themes
- Customizable app icons
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Dev Utils is the ultimate toolkit for mobile developers. With features designed to streamline your workflow and increase productivity, Dev Utils is the essential companion for building amazing mobile apps. Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Releases and Betas - Get notified about the latest betas and full releases of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS) and Xcode. - Easily check release notes for the latest Xcode. See the macOS requirements and view included SDKs for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. - Stay informed with the latest developer news and important information about App Store Connect, TestFlight, and more. Ensure Your App is Accessible to All Users - Compare system fonts and colors with adjustable sizing and dark mode support. Get Device Information Quickly and Easily - Check which versions of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS) are currently supported on any device. - Quickly view your device's type, storage, connectivity, cameras, and more. Easily share device info with others. Additional Tools - Quickly search and learn about HTTP status codes with a comprehensive reference guide. Customize Your Experience - Enjoy light and dark themes and customize your home screen with alternate app icons. Download Dev Utils now and elevate your mobile development to the next level!
devtools
This app provides desktop-style debugging for mobile web development. Capture console logs, network requests, and JavaScript execution directly on your device. Review and analyze web activity securely offline.
- Capture console logs and errors
- Inspect network calls (fetch/XHR)
- Run JavaScript
- Secure offline log storage
- Companion app for interaction
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browser devtools brings desktop-style debugging to mobile. Invoke the extension popup on any page to capture console logs, errors, and network calls, then review everything in the host app. Run JavaScript, inspect fetch/XHR requests with headers and bodies, and monitor runtime errors and unhandled rejections. Logs are organized by tab and stored securely offline on your device. Alongside the browser extension it also has a companion app to allow easily interacting with the web app and quickly switching to see logs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dev Utils at 101 against devtools's 1. Dev Utils also leads on chart position (#129 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). devtools's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
devtools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dev Utils has 101 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of devtools's.
| Parameter | Dev Utils | devtools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (101 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 101 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #129 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Fielder | Stephan Cilliers |
Customer experience
Dev Utils
devtools
Bugs and requests
Dev Utils
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unknown errors
- Find my iPhone error
- Apple ID locked
- Privacy concerns
- Being attacked
Requested features
6 requests- Update release notes/version numbers
- Adapt to iOS 26 and dark icon
- Update data promptly
- Allow development usage
- More access to watch design UI
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- Enable installation on Mac M series
devtools
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dev Utils
No in-app purchases
devtools
No in-app purchases









