DocB vs Skippr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DocB
This native documentation app organizes API references for developers. It allows users to import various DocC sources, search them instantly, and save important pages for quick access. Stop switching between browser tabs and get answers faster with a unified reference library.
- Native DocC documentation reader
- Import custom DocC websites
- Cross-source search functionality
- Save bookmarks and collections
- CloudKit sync across devices
- Distraction-free browsing
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DocB is a native documentation app built for developers who work with APIs. Bring the DocC sources you use into one focused library. Search across them instantly, save important pages for later, and keep reference material close wherever you work. Whether you are looking up an endpoint signature, scanning a framework guide, or researching away from your desk, DocB helps you stop bouncing between browser tabs and start getting answers faster. DocB supports Apple Developer Documentation, custom DocC sites, and popular documentation sources, so you can create a reference library that matches your workflow. Key features: - Read DocC documentation in a native app with fast, distraction-free browsing - Add popular documentation sources or your own DocC website - Search across all connected sources and DocC content - Save bookmarks and bookmark collections for quick follow-up - Sync sources and bookmarks with CloudKit - Continue reading across Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro
Skippr
This app provides a powerful SSH and mosh terminal for mobile devices, designed specifically for AI-assisted coding. It allows users to run AI agents, manage code, and preview files, with sessions that persist across app closures and network changes.
- AI agent integration (Claude Code, Codex)
- Persistent SSH/mosh sessions
- Built-in file browser and code editor
- Git diff viewer
- Image and video preview
- Automatic port forwarding
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Run Claude Code, Codex, and any terminal AI agent from your iPhone or iPad. Skippr is a fast SSH + mosh terminal built for coding on the go — start an agent on your server, close the app, and pick the session back up exactly where you left it. BUILT FOR AI-ASSISTED CODING • Guided setup: Skippr generates a setup prompt your agent runs on the host — connected in minutes • Push notifications when your agent needs input or finishes a task • Sessions survive app switches, sleep, and network changes thanks to mosh • Tabs auto-rename to match what's running, just like your desktop terminal A REAL TERMINAL, NOT A TOY • Full-featured terminal with true color, mouse support, and search (Cmd+F) • Smooth touch scrolling in TUIs, text selection, and tappable links • Works with tmux, vim, htop, and every CLI tool you already use • External keyboard shortcuts for iPad workflows MORE THAN A TERMINAL • Built-in file browser and code editor with syntax highlighting • Git diff viewer for reviewing your agent's changes before you commit • Image and video preview right from the file tree • Automatic port forwarding: type localhost:3000 and preview your dev server CONNECT YOUR WAY • Plain SSH or mosh — every feature works on both • Password or key auth, multiple hosts, instant reconnect • Works great over Tailscale and other VPNs No account. No cloud relay. Your connection goes straight from your device to your server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DocB at 4 against Skippr's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DocB ships an update every 4 days, Skippr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DocB | Skippr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MCRICH LLC | Alexandre Joly |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
DocB
No in-app purchases
Skippr
No in-app purchases









