# DevBox vs DevTools+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevBox at none against DevTools+'s 2. DevBox also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). DevTools+'s advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DevTools+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DevBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

DevBox ships an update every 5 days, DevTools+ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DevBox | DevTools+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 413 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Tosh Labs Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880605120) |

## What reviewers say

### DevBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devbox-code-and-run/id6754780725)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DevTools+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-plus-dev-tools-and-code/id6759056096)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A comprehensive suite of developer tools for mobile devices. Quickly format, convert, decode, and test code with a vast collection of utilities. Designed for efficient local processing with no account required.

**Highlights:** JSON formatter, validator, and converter, API tester with REST, GraphQL, and cURL support, Regex tester and highlighter, JWT decoder and analysis, Base64 encoder/decoder, Timestamp and timezone conversion, Local-first data processing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DevBox free?

DevBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DevTools+ free?

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

### Do DevBox or DevTools+ have ads?

Neither DevBox nor DevTools+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DevBox or DevTools+?

DevBox ships an update every 5 days, and DevTools+ every 11 days. Most recently, DevBox was updated on October 3, 2026 and DevTools+ on September 30, 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.*