Comparison

WebForge IDE vs Needl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WebForge IDE

A comprehensive mobile environment for web development, allowing you to code, run, and debug projects directly on your device. It offers a powerful editor, built-in browser with dev tools, and full Git integration without requiring a cloud connection.

Highlights
  • Powerful code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Built-in inspect browser with dev tools
  • Complete Git support
  • On-device NodeJS & PHP project execution
  • Code checking with in-editor notices
  • Local project cloning and iCloud integration
Features
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A complete, powerful web development environment for iOS. WebForge includes everything you need to develop, run, and debug your web projects on your iPad or iPhone. No cloud needed. Includes: - Powerful code editor with syntax highlighting. - Inspect Browser built-in, providing extensive desktop-class browser dev tools. - Complete Git support - clone, branch, commit, pull, and push. - Run entire NodeJS & PHP projects on-device. Support for includes and a wide variety of extensions. Run on your device in the built-in browser. - Clone projects locally to your device or open code stored on iCloud. - Includes customizable and extensive code checking with in-editor notices to keep your code bug-free. - No cloud needed, everything runs on your device. Easily build fantastic web projects on your iPad and iPhone! Privacy Policy: https://apps.pdyn.net/webforge/privacy Terms of Service: https://apps.pdyn.net/webforge/terms

About

Needl

Features
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Needle is a "local-first" mobile client designed for developers who need to monitor, query, and edit their MongoDB clusters on the go. Inspired by the precision of a compass needle, this app provides a streamlined, high-performance alternative to heavy desktop tools, putting your data directly in your pocket.

Screenshots

WebForge IDE4 screens
Needl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Needl at none against WebForge IDE's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WebForge IDE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Needl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WebForge IDE versus Needl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebForge IDENeedl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperParallax Dynamics Inc.ANAS ALMASRI

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WebForge IDE

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • SSH PluginFree
  • JSHint Plugin$0.99
  • Bookmarks Plugin$0.99
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  • SQLite3 Plugin$1.99
  • Git Plugin$3.99
  • PHP Plugin$4.99
  • Node.js Plugin$4.99
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99
None

Needl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebForge IDE free?
WebForge IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Needl free?
Needl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WebForge IDE or Needl have ads?
Neither WebForge IDE nor Needl shows ads.

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