Comparison

Stinkbug PM vs Developer

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

Head to head
About

Stinkbug PM

Features
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Solo software developers and developers with side-projects have needs for project management tools, but those needs differ from the features provided by most conventional tools. Conventional tools focus on collaboration, communication, and coordination between teams of individuals, but solo developers primarily need to communicate with their future selves. Stinkbug is a tool that is designed for the solo developer. It enables you to track your projects, multiple versions and multiple builds. It understands that a project may have several deliverables and use a number of dependencies. And it may be deployed to multiple target environments. An issue tracking system is integrated into project management. The issue tracker is used to track bugs, feature requests, etc. But it is also used to generate a to-do list of work to be accomplished with each version. The issue tracking system tracks each issue from when it was first reported, through data gathering, analysis, coding and testing to final closure. It supports attachments of many kinds (including text, logs, pdfs, images, videos and more). You can record who reported a particular issue and communicate with them via email from inside the application. In addition to the project tracker and issue tracker, Stinkbug also includes a programmer's journal. The journal provides you with a place to "think out loud", to reflect on what you did and to learn from your successes and failures. Stinkbug is highly customizable and does not try to bind you to any particular project management methodology. You can use as many or as few of its features as you need. It runs on Macintosh, iPhone, and iPad and synchronizes data between devices, so that it is always there when you need it. And best of all, it is completely free.

About

Developer

Features
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Developer Tools helps you test servers, API calls, clients, and more. For each GET/POST request, it displays the JSON response in a user-friendly viewer. The JSON viewer supports all common data types, including lists, dictionaries, integers, doubles, and strings. It also shows the path to each element, making it easier to implement paths programmatically. The app also allows you to host an HTTP server directly on your phone and provides the IP address for connection. This is especially useful when testing data sent to a server or when getting started with server integration. Additionally, the app lets you generate and save QR codes. If any issues arise, or if you’d like to request a new feature, feel free to send me an email directly from the app’s home page. Included tools: Sending GET/POST requests JSON viewer for responses QR code generator Hosting an HTTP server on your phone

Screenshots

Stinkbug PM4 screens
Developer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Developer at daily against Stinkbug PM's every 16 months. Stinkbug PM's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stinkbug PM ships an update every 16 months, Developer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Stinkbug PM versus Developer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStinkbug PMDeveloper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRick AurbachMannon Wallace

In-app purchases

None

Stinkbug PM

No in-app purchases

None

Developer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stinkbug PM free?
Stinkbug PM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Developer free?
Developer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stinkbug PM or Developer have ads?
Neither Stinkbug PM nor Developer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stinkbug PM or Developer?
Stinkbug PM ships an update every 16 months, and Developer daily. Most recently, Stinkbug PM was updated on September 16, 2026 and Developer on September 26, 2026.

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