# Web Inspector & Dev Tools vs Console Mini

The clearest difference is update cadence: Console Mini at every 2 weeks against Web Inspector & Dev Tools's every 6 months. Console Mini also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Web Inspector & Dev Tools's advantage is chart position (#163 vs unranked) and price ($5.99 vs $7.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Web Inspector & Dev Tools costs $5.99 and Console Mini $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Web Inspector & Dev Tools against 5.0 for Console Mini. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Web Inspector & Dev Tools ships an update every 6 months, Console Mini every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Inspector & Dev Tools | Console Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector-and-dev-tools/id6450539608/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-mini/id6744146152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VISUAL MOBILE SOFTWARE S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566097252) | [金攀 虞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674729630) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Inspector & Dev Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector-and-dev-tools/id6450539608)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Inspect and debug web pages directly on your mobile device. Explore HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code, modify styles in real-time, and analyze network requests. An essential tool for web developers and designers.

**Highlights:** Inspect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Modify CSS styles in real-time, View JavaScript console logs, Debug JavaScript code, Analyze network requests, User-friendly iOS interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Console Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-mini/id6744146152)

A compact web development toolkit for Safari on macOS and iOS. It allows developers to inspect DOM elements, execute code in the console, monitor network requests, and manage storage. The app also includes a device simulator for responsive design testing.

**Highlights:** DOM inspection and editing, JavaScript console for testing, Network request monitoring, Storage inspection (local, session, cookies), Source code viewer with error reporting, Device simulator for responsive design

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Inspector & Dev Tools free?

Web Inspector & Dev Tools costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Console Mini free?

Console Mini costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Web Inspector & Dev Tools or Console Mini?

Web Inspector & Dev Tools and Console Mini are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Web Inspector & Dev Tools or Console Mini have ads?

Neither Web Inspector & Dev Tools nor Console Mini shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Web Inspector & Dev Tools or Console Mini?

Web Inspector & Dev Tools ships an update every 6 months, and Console Mini every 2 weeks. Most recently, Web Inspector & Dev Tools was updated on September 22, 2026 and Console Mini on September 19, 2026.

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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.*