idevtool vs StarPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
idevtool
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This tool allows developers to open and debug iOS environment through an emulated SSH port. Just run it and view the output connection details in the main console.
StarPulse
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StarPulse is an app rating widget and tracker for indie iOS developers. Your app can lose momentum before a review ever appears. A silent 1-star rating, a bad release, or a market-specific drop can sit unnoticed while you avoid another App Store Connect login. StarPulse lets you add an app by name, App Store URL, or App ID. It checks public App Store ratings across markets and turns daily changes into a clean Home Screen widget. What you can track: - Daily new ratings, not just lifetime totals - 1-star increases highlighted as orange dots - Average rating movement over time - Rating mix by star - Country breakdown across supported App Store markets - Local alerts for 1-star increases and stale updates Why developers use it: - Notice quality drops without opening App Store Connect every day - Catch 1-star spikes after releases, onboarding changes, paywall tests, or outages - Keep ratings visible on the Home Screen - Start with public App Store information โ no App Store Connect credentials required StarPulse is built for solo developers who want a quiet early-warning system for app quality, ASO, and growth. StarPulse is not affiliated with Apple. Terms of Use: https://starpulse.satoapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://starpulse.satoapps.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: idevtool at none against StarPulse's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StarPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. idevtool asks for nothing beyond the download.
idevtool ships an update every 4 days, StarPulse every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | idevtool | StarPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuval Hanoch Hirschenbeen Sadde | Kazuya Saito |
In-app purchases
idevtool
No in-app purchases
StarPulse
- StarPulse Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- StarPulse Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- StarPulse Pro Yearly$39.991 Year









