Comparison

Web Inspector for Safari vs Developer Browser Pro

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

Head to head
About

Web Inspector for Safari

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
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Whether you're a front-end developer, designer, QA engineer, or just curious about how a website is built, Web Inspector for Safari brings the power of live DOM inspection, HTML source viewing, and JavaScript execution to your fingertips. Powerful Features at a Glance: → Floating Panel Overlay • Always accessible on any webpage • Tabbed interface: Inspector, HTML View, and Console • Draggable, resizable, and easy to toggle or hide → Inspector Mode • Tap “Inspect” to activate element selection • Highlights DOM elements with a blue outline • Displays full outerHTML and path of the selected element • Edit HTML live and apply changes instantly → HTML View Mode • Full-page HTML in a clean, scrollable viewer • Fast search for tags, classes, IDs, or content • One-tap copy to clipboard → JavaScript Console • Run JS directly in the page context • View output and errors in a live log • Scroll through command history using arrow keys No need to leave Safari or install heavyweight dev environments. Web Inspector for Safari is the sleek, focused tool built for speed, clarity, and control—right where you need it. Perfect for debugging on the go, inspecting dynamic content, learning from live sites, or customizing your own pages in real-time.

About

Developer Browser Pro

Features
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Developer Browser is a focused web viewer designed for inspection and troubleshooting. Load any URL (or search from the address bar) and review what the page returns and what it does at runtime. Features:. Response headers at a glance. Capture the latest HTTP status, MIME type, and full header list. Console stream. View console output plus JavaScript errors and unhandled promise rejections with timestamps. DOM snapshot + search. Capture a structured DOM tree with tag, id/class hints, text preview, and a searchable path. Page source. Read and copy the rendered document HTML in a monospaced view. Audit deck. Quick structural and accessibility signals (headings, buttons, landmarks, language, unlabeled links, missing alt/labels) plus basic timing info. Cookies for the current host. See cookie name, value preview, domain/path, secure/session flags, and expiration. Session timeline. Keep a running list of captured responses as you browse. Use it for debugging, QA checks, and lightweight page reviews without leaving your browsing context.

Screenshots

Web Inspector for Safari3 screens
Developer Browser Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Developer Browser Pro at every 3 weeks against Web Inspector for Safari's every 6 months. Developer Browser Pro also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Web Inspector for Safari's advantage is chart position (#143 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Web Inspector for Safari costs $2.99 and Developer Browser Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web Inspector for Safari ships an update every 6 months, Developer Browser Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Web Inspector for Safari versus Developer Browser Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb Inspector for SafariDeveloper Browser Pro
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre StanislasEyeOS Store Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Web Inspector for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Developer Browser Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Web Inspector for Safari free?
Web Inspector for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Developer Browser Pro free?
Developer Browser Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Web Inspector for Safari or Developer Browser Pro have ads?
Neither Web Inspector for Safari nor Developer Browser Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Web Inspector for Safari or Developer Browser Pro?
Web Inspector for Safari ships an update every 6 months, and Developer Browser Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Web Inspector for Safari was updated on October 1, 2026 and Developer Browser Pro on October 1, 2026.

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