# Scripting vs stupid devtools

Scripting and stupid devtools both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Scripting's written reviews are positive against 50% of stupid devtools's. Scripting also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (154 vs 1). stupid devtools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. stupid 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 stupid devtools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripting has 154 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 50% of stupid devtools's.

Scripting ships an update every 3 weeks, stupid devtools every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | stupid devtools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting-ai-agent-and-tools/id6479691128/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-devtools/id6756204921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **98.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 596 MB | 2 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-ai-agent-and-tools/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #118 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 |


### stupid devtools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-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 stupid devtools free?

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

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

stupid devtools is rated higher. Scripting averages 4.9 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while stupid devtools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scripting or stupid devtools have ads?

Neither Scripting nor stupid devtools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripting or stupid devtools?

Scripting ships an update every 3 weeks, and stupid devtools every 11 months. Most recently, Scripting was updated on November 8, 2026 and stupid devtools on November 7, 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.*