# Developer & App Tracker vs Forge

The clearest difference is monetization model: Forge at free against Developer & App Tracker's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Developer & App Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Forge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Developer & App Tracker against 5.0 for Forge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Developer & App Tracker | Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-and-app-tracker/id6753911814/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-developer-toolkit/id6761248635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furkan Alcik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463451323) | [ZIma Logistics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883563240) |

## What reviewers say

### Developer & App Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-and-app-tracker/id6753911814)

Receive instant alerts for app updates and new releases from any developer on the App Store. Organize your tracked apps and developers in a centralized dashboard to never miss a launch. Effortlessly add apps to track directly from the App Store's Share menu.

**Highlights:** Instant update notifications, Track any app or developer, New app release alerts, Organized dashboard, Track from App Store Share menu, Follow favorite apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-developer-toolkit/id6761248635)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of 24 developer tools, including text and data manipulation, encoding, hashing, and web utilities. It operates entirely offline, prioritizing user privacy by not collecting personal data. Access generators, converters, and cheat sheets conveniently on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** 24+ offline developer tools, Text & data manipulation, Encoding & hashing utilities, Web & API tools, Generators & converters, Cheat sheets & playgrounds, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forge: Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forge: Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forge: Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forge Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Developer & App Tracker free?

Developer & App Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Forge free?

Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Developer & App Tracker or Forge?

Developer & App Tracker and Forge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Developer & App Tracker or Forge have ads?

Neither Developer & App Tracker nor Forge shows ads.

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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.*