Comparison

Virtbase vs iDevTools

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

Head to head
About

Virtbase

Manage and monitor all your servers from your iPhone or iPad. Access real-time performance data, configure security settings, and perform full backup management. Offers integrated VNC access for direct remote control of your infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Real-time server monitoring
  • Centralized server overview
  • Full backup management
  • Firewall rule configuration
  • Integrated VNC access
  • Reverse DNS management
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virtbase – Server management, simplified virtbase gives you full control over your servers directly from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor, manage and access your infrastructure in a single, structured interface designed for clarity and speed. Stay informed with real-time performance data and clear visual graphs. Access essential server information instantly and make changes without switching devices or environments. Core features include real-time monitoring with detailed metrics, a centralized overview of all servers, and full backup management with the ability to create, restore and organize snapshots. Security and networking tools are built in. Configure firewall rules, manage traffic flow and maintain control over reverse DNS settings with minimal effort. Integrated VNC access allows direct remote control of your servers, giving you the ability to respond quickly and act immediately when needed. virtbase is built for efficiency, reliability and control. Whether managing a single instance or a larger infrastructure, everything remains accessible, organized and under your command.

About

iDevTools

This app brings desktop-class web developer tools to Safari on mobile devices. Inspect and edit web pages, run JavaScript, monitor network requests, and manage storage directly from your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Inspect HTML and CSS
  • Edit web pages
  • Run JavaScript in Console
  • View Network requests
  • Manage Cookies and Storage
  • Browse Sources
  • Audit pages
Features
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iDevTools brings desktop-style DevTools to Safari on iPad and iPhone. Inspect pages, edit HTML and CSS, run JavaScript in Console, view Network requests, manage Cookies and Storage, browse Sources, and audit pages in a familiar Chrome-like interface. Dock it to the right or bottom, resize panels, use touch or trackpad, and keep your selected tab and workflow after page refreshes without restarting the tool. Built for developers who want a more complete web debugging experience directly inside mobile Safari.

Screenshots

Virtbase4 screens
iDevTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Virtbase at Free against iDevTools's $0.99. Virtbase also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). iDevTools's advantage is chart position (#117 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Virtbase is free to download; iDevTools costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtbase ships an update every 2 weeks, iDevTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 4 level
Virtbase versus iDevTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtbaseiDevTools
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree β€” betterPaid
Best chart rankβ€”#117 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJustin Znaidiε₯• 徐

In-app purchases

None

Virtbase

No in-app purchases

None

iDevTools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtbase free?
Virtbase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iDevTools free?
iDevTools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtbase or iDevTools have ads?
Neither Virtbase nor iDevTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtbase or iDevTools?
Virtbase ships an update every 2 weeks, and iDevTools every 3 months. Most recently, Virtbase was updated on October 7, 2026 and iDevTools on October 4, 2026.

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