# Console Mini vs Web Inspector for Safari

The clearest difference is rating: Console Mini at 5.0 against Web Inspector for Safari's 1.0. Console Mini also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Web Inspector for Safari's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Console Mini costs $7.99 and Web Inspector for Safari $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Console Mini holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Console Mini ships an update every 2 weeks, Web Inspector for Safari every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Console Mini | Web Inspector for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-mini/id6744146152/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector-for-safari/id6746725511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金攀 虞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674729630) | [Pierre Stanislas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261009329) |

## What reviewers say

### Console Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-mini/id6744146152)

A compact web development toolkit for Safari on macOS and iOS. It allows developers to inspect DOM elements, execute code in the console, monitor network requests, and manage storage. The app also includes a device simulator for responsive design testing.

**Highlights:** DOM inspection and editing, JavaScript console for testing, Network request monitoring, Storage inspection (local, session, cookies), Source code viewer with error reporting, Device simulator for responsive design

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Web Inspector for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector-for-safari/id6746725511)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Inspect HTML source, view JavaScript console output, and edit web elements live directly within Safari. This tool provides a floating panel overlay for easy access to DOM inspection and code execution on any webpage.

**Highlights:** Live DOM inspection, HTML source viewing, JavaScript console execution, Floating panel overlay, Element selection and editing, Fast HTML search

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Console Mini free?

Console Mini costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Web Inspector for Safari free?

Web Inspector for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Console Mini or Web Inspector for Safari?

Console Mini is rated higher. Console Mini averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Web Inspector for Safari averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Console Mini or Web Inspector for Safari have ads?

Neither Console Mini nor Web Inspector for Safari shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Console Mini or Web Inspector for Safari?

Console Mini ships an update every 2 weeks, and Web Inspector for Safari every 6 months. Most recently, Console Mini was updated on September 19, 2026 and Web Inspector for Safari on September 14, 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.*