# Scripting vs devtools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: devtools at none against Scripting's 3. Scripting's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 1) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. devtools asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scripting against 5.0 for devtools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripting has 112 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Scripting's written reviews are positive against 100% of devtools's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | devtools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools/id6756204921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 518 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) | [Stephan Cilliers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695356242) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #160 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 Scripting free?

Scripting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is devtools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scripting or devtools?

devtools is rated higher. Scripting averages 4.9 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while devtools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scripting or devtools have ads?

Neither Scripting 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.*