# Dev Utils vs devtools

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dev Utils | devtools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-utils/id6444063249/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools/id6756204921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Fielder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563352665) | [Stephan Cilliers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695356242) |

## What reviewers say

### Dev Utils

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### devtools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools/id6756204921)

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.

**Highlights:** Capture console logs and errors, Inspect network calls (fetch/XHR), Run JavaScript, Secure offline log storage, Companion app for interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, 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 devtools free?

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

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

devtools is rated higher. Dev Utils averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while devtools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dev Utils or devtools have ads?

Neither Dev Utils nor devtools shows ads.

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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.*