Comparison

XS Tools vs DevBoxMobile

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

Head to head
About

XS Tools

Features
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XS Tools is your ultimate pocket toolkit with 10 essential measurement and utility tools – all in one beautifully designed app. TOOLS INCLUDED: - Compass – Find your direction with a precise digital compass - Level – Check if surfaces are perfectly horizontal or vertical - Flashlight – Powerful torch with adjustable brightness - Decibel Meter – Measure sound levels around you - Barometer – Track atmospheric pressure and altitude - Magnifier – Zoom in on small details with your camera - Metal Detector – Detect metal objects using magnetic sensors - Protractor – Measure angles with precision - Stopwatch – Track time with lap functionality - Tone Generator – Generate audio frequencies for testing Perfect for DIY projects, outdoor activities, and everyday measurements. Simple, elegant, and always in your pocket.

About

DevBoxMobile

Manage your remote Linux, macOS, and Windows servers, tools, and maintenance tasks directly from your iPhone or iPad. Access SSH shells, manage files, run checks, and build HTTP requests with secure credential protection.

Highlights
  • Remote server discovery and organization
  • Interactive SSH shells in tabs
  • Persistent tmux session management
  • File browsing and transfer
  • Docker container management
  • HTTP request building and monitoring
  • Secure credential management
Features
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DevBoxMobile is a native remote workspace for developers and homelab users. Bring your Linux, macOS, and Windows servers, tools, and everyday maintenance tasks together on iPhone and iPad. • Discover and organize servers, then inspect their status and services. • Open interactive SSH shells in separate tabs. Choose a saved server or connect to one temporarily. • Create or reconnect to persistent tmux sessions, grouped by server. Session discovery refreshes without blocking navigation; guided installation is available on supported hosts. • Browse and transfer files with sorting by name, size, modification date or type, hidden-file controls, compact rows, and direct Save to Files. Manage Docker containers and search logs. • Run read-only checks across selected servers and launch saved maintenance actions. • Build and test HTTP requests, monitor endpoints, and browse supported databases. • Find supported remote coding agents and inspect their running processes. • Access private web services through on-demand SSH port forwarding. • Protect credentials with Keychain and optional Face ID or Touch ID. Export an encrypted backup or back up to your own iCloud account. • Use a compact workspace on iPhone and multi-column layouts on larger iPad windows, with support for larger text sizes. DevBoxMobile does not host a server for you. Remote features require a server or service you own or administer, suitable network access, and the relevant credentials. Some features depend on software installed on the remote host.

Screenshots

XS Tools4 screens
DevBoxMobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevBoxMobile at none against XS Tools's 1. DevBoxMobile also leads on ads (none vs shown). XS Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. XS Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DevBoxMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XS Tools ships an update every 2 days, DevBoxMobile every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XS Tools versus DevBoxMobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXS ToolsDevBoxMobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecureZone Kft.Jialang Zhang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

XS Tools

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

DevBoxMobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XS Tools free?
XS Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevBoxMobile free?
DevBoxMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XS Tools or DevBoxMobile have ads?
XS Tools shows ads; DevBoxMobile does not.
Which is updated more often, XS Tools or DevBoxMobile?
XS Tools ships an update every 2 days, and DevBoxMobile every 4 days. Most recently, XS Tools was updated on October 28, 2026 and DevBoxMobile on October 19, 2026.

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