Comparison

Stick Code vs App Debug Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Stick Code

Features
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An IDE & Terminal for your iPad

About

App Debug Assistant

A comprehensive toolkit for developers and testers to streamline debugging. It offers device information, sensor data, Bluetooth debugging, file transfer, and QR code tools for efficient workflow and bug reporting.

Highlights
  • Device information viewer
  • Sensor data readings
  • Bluetooth BLE scanning and connection
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Real-time text synchronization
  • QR code scanner and generator
  • APNs push notification testing
Features
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App Debug Assistant is a versatile toolkit designed for developers and testers, streamlining your daily debugging workflow. 【Device Info】 • IDFA Viewer - Instantly access the device advertising identifier with one-tap copy for attribution testing • Device Details - View comprehensive device info including model, screen, memory, storage, battery, and system version 【Sensor Debugging】 • Motion & Attitude - Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and fused device-motion data with live multi-axis readings for motion- and AR-related debugging • Environment & Activity - Barometer (pressure and relative altitude), pedometer, and motion-activity recognition for health- and context-aware features • Location & Heading - GPS-style location plus true and magnetic heading for maps and compass-style behavior • Device & Ambient Status - Proximity, screen brightness, device orientation, thermal state, and microphone level metering to troubleshoot hardware, sensors, and permissions 【Bluetooth Debugging】 • Device Scan - Discover nearby BLE peripherals with live name, identifier, and RSSI to quickly find test targets • Connect & GATT - Browse services and characteristics after connecting; read, write, and subscribe to notifications to verify protocols and payloads • Debug Helpers - Hex data display and one-tap UUID copy to speed up firmware and app integration 【Special Tools】 • Text Sync - Real-time text synchronization between your phone and computer over LAN • File Transfer - Wirelessly transfer files and photos via browser on the same WiFi network • APNs - Quickly test the push notification function, supporting both P12 and P8 certificate formats for easy debugging of push services. 【QR Code Tools】 • QR Scanner - Scan with camera or recognize from photos, quickly open links or copy content • QR Generator - Create QR codes from any text or URL for easy sharing 【Use Cases】 • Ad SDK Testing - Quick IDFA access for attribution verification • Device Debugging - Sync test URLs and config parameters to your phone • Bug Reporting - Copy device info for complete issue reports • Cross-device Workflow - Fast file and text transfer between devices • Sensor Debugging - Verify raw readings and permission flows on real hardware to narrow down sensor-related issues faster • Bluetooth Debugging - Scan and connect to BLE peripherals to validate GATT services, characteristics, and data exchange 【Secure & Reliable】 • Local data storage to protect your privacy and sensitive information Simple. Efficient. Essential for developers.

Screenshots

Stick Code3 screens
App Debug Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stick Code at none against App Debug Assistant's shown. App Debug Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stick Code versus App Debug Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStick CodeApp Debug Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicardo BomenyJunjie Li

In-app purchases

None

Stick Code

No in-app purchases

None

App Debug Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stick Code free?
Stick Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Debug Assistant free?
App Debug Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stick Code or App Debug Assistant have ads?
App Debug Assistant shows ads; Stick Code does not.

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