Comparison

DevKit vs DevForge

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

Head to head
About

DevKit

This app provides a suite of offline developer tools for formatting, debugging, encoding, and converting data. It keeps all your work on your device, ensuring privacy and accessibility without an internet connection. Features include JSON formatting, JWT decoding, hash generation, and QR code creation.

Highlights
  • 30+ offline developer utilities
  • JSON, HTML, CSS, JS, XML, SQL formatting
  • JWT decoding and certificate inspection
  • Base64, URL, and HTML encoding/decoding
  • Hash generation (MD5, SHA-256)
  • Timestamp and number base conversion
  • QR code generation
Features
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DevKit puts 30 developer utilities in your pocket — and every one runs entirely on your device. Stop juggling browser tabs. Stop pasting production tokens into random websites. Format JSON, decode a JWT, test a regex, or convert a timestamp on a train, on a plane, or inside a locked-down corporate network. YOUR WORK STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE > Every tool runs locally. The JSON you paste, the token you decode, the certificate you inspect — none of it is uploaded to a server, and none of it is visible to us. > All 30 tools work with no internet connection. > No account, no sign-up, no email required. FORMATTERS > JSON Formatter: Beautify or minify JSON with error highlighting and tree view > HTML Formatter: Beautify, minify, and preview HTML with live rendering > CSS Formatter: Format and validate CSS with syntax highlighting > JS Formatter: Format and minify JavaScript > XML Formatter: Format and validate XML documents > SQL Formatter: Format and validate SQL queries PARSERS & DEBUGGERS > JWT Debugger: Decode tokens, inspect headers and payloads, verify signatures > Cron Parser: Parse cron expressions with next run calculations > Certificate Decoder: Decode X.509 certificates ENCODERS & DECODERS > Base64: Encode and decode Base64 strings > URL Encoder: Encode, decode, and parse URLs > HTML Encoder: Handle HTML entities > Hash Generator: Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512 hashes > Backslash Escape: Escape and unescape special characters CONVERTERS > Timestamp: Convert Unix epoch timestamps to readable dates > Case Converter: Transform between camelCase, snake_case, UPPER CASE, and more > Color Converter: Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL with live preview > YAML to JSON: Convert between YAML and JSON with tree view > Number Base: Convert between Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal > Hex to Text: Convert between hex and ASCII > CSV to JSON: Convert between CSV and JSON GENERATORS > UUID/ULID Generator: Create UUIDs and ULIDs instantly > QR Code: Generate customizable QR codes and export as images > Lorem Ipsum: Generate placeholder text > Random String: Generate secure passwords and API keys TEXT & COMPARISON > Diff Checker: Compare text with highlighted differences > RegEx Tester: Test regex with live match highlighting > Markdown Previewer: Preview Markdown with GitHub Flavored support > Line Sort: Sort and deduplicate lines > String Inspector: Analyze string statistics BUILT FOR MOBILE > Smart History: Auto-saves recent work, stored only on your device > Instant Paste: Smart clipboard detection > Quick Actions: One-tap copy, clear, share > Native Performance: Blazing fast, no loading screens > Light & Dark Modes: Beautiful design for any environment WHO IT'S FOR > Software engineers debugging away from a desk > Site reliability engineers checking cron schedules and certificates during an incident > Backend developers inspecting tokens and payloads > Engineering managers reviewing a diff or a config between meetings > Anyone who needs dev tools without a network PRICING Pro: $9.99/month or $39.99/year (save 67%) 3-day free trial. Cancel anytime. WHY DEVKIT > Works with no connection > Your work never leaves the device > Fast, native performance > Regular updates with new tools > No ads, ever > Built by a developer, for developers Download DevKit and take your tools anywhere. Terms of Use: Apple's Standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

DevForge

Features
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DevForge — The Developer Toolkit A native, fully offline collection of essential developer tools for iOS and macOS. No account required, no internet connection needed. Everything runs on your device. FORMATTERS Clean up messy code in one tap. - JSON Formatter — pretty-print with syntax highlighting and interactive tree view - YAML Formatter — normalize indentation and structure - XML Formatter — indent and format XML documents - SQL Formatter — keyword-based clause formatting for readable queries GENERATORS Create what you need instantly. - Password Generator — length, charset, and strength controls - UUID Creator — UUID v4 in bulk, copy all or individually - ObjectId Creator — MongoDB-compatible ObjectId generation - QR Code Generator — generate and share QR codes for any text or URL - Lorem Ipsum Generator — paragraphs, words, or sentences on demand - Cron Expression Builder — visual builder with human-readable description ENCODERS & CRYPTO Encode, decode, hash, and encrypt. - Base64 — encode and decode with URL-safe mode toggle - URL Encoder/Decoder — RFC 3986 and form-encoded modes - Hash Generator — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 - AES Encryption — AES-128/192/256 with CBC and GCM modes - JWT Decoder — decode header, payload, and verify expiry status CONVERTERS Switch between formats with ease. - Timestamp Converter — Unix epoch ↔ human date, per-row copy - Number Base Converter — binary, octal, decimal, hex with auto-prefix detection - Data Size Converter — decimal and binary units including bits - Text Case Converter — 9 case formats including camelCase, snake_case, Title Case - YAML ↔ JSON — bidirectional conversion - Color Picker — HEX, RGB, HSB, HSL, SwiftUI, and UIColor code output TEST & ANALYSIS Debug smarter. - Regex Tester — live match highlighting, capture groups, flags - Diff Checker — side-by-side line diff with added/removed highlighting KEY FEATURES - Fully offline — all processing happens on-device - Native SwiftUI for iOS and macOS - No account, no sign-in, no tracking - Clean, distraction-free interface - Favorites — star your most-used tools for quick access FREE & PRO The free version includes all core features. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase) to unlock bulk operations, history, and export capabilities.

Screenshots

DevKit4 screens
DevForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevForge at none against DevKit's 2. DevKit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. DevKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DevForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DevKit versus DevForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevKitDevForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander HerdtSerhat KOSE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DevKit

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

DevForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevKit free?
DevKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevForge free?
DevForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DevKit or DevForge have ads?
Neither DevKit nor DevForge shows ads.

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