Comparison

DevTools+ vs Lobsy

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

Head to head
About

DevTools+

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
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496 developer tools, ready on iPhone and iPad. DevTools+ puts everyday code utilities in one searchable app. Format JSON, test APIs, inspect regex, decode JWTs, encode Base64, generate UUIDs, convert timestamps, format SQL, and handle hundreds of other development tasks without jumping between random websites. FIND THE RIGHT TOOL FAST - Search all 496 tools across 29 categories - Pin favorites and reopen recent tools - Start with practical examples - Copy and share results - Keep supported history, snippets, and API work organized FORMAT AND CONVERT - JSON formatter, validator, minifier, tree view, sort, and escape - JSON to YAML, CSV, XML, TypeScript, and Java - XML, YAML, TOML, CSV, Markdown, SQL, and text utilities DECODE AND INSPECT - JWT decoder and analysis tools - Base64 encoder and decoder - URL, HTML, Unicode, hexadecimal, and character encoding tools - Hash, HMAC, password, certificate, header, and security helpers - Timestamp, timezone, cron, MIME type, port, and HTTP status references BUILD AND TEST - API tester and REST, GraphQL, cURL, header, and WebSocket helpers - Regex tester, match highlighter, replace, and reference tools - UUID, random data, mock payload, barcode, and QR generators - Git, CSS, React Native, testing, documentation, file, and log utilities LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN Most tools process directly on your device. Tools that need a network connection are clearly identified. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere unless the selected tool requires a network request. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Open the app and start working. A useful selection of tools is free. DevTools+ Pro unlocks the complete toolkit and removes ads. Built for developers, QA engineers, API testers, students, and technical teams who want a focused utility on their phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lobsy

This native iOS app provides on-call engineers with fast, mobile access to gateway health, activity, and administrative workflows. It offers real-time dashboards, live activity feeds, session controls, and secure configuration management for efficient production operations.

Highlights
  • Real-time gateway dashboard
  • Live activity feed with diagnostics
  • Session workflows with controls
  • Model visibility and management
  • Admin tools for approvals and devices
  • Secure configuration management
  • Multiple connection profiles
Features
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Lobsy is a native iOS operator console for OpenClaw Gateway. Built for on-call engineers and operators, Lobsy gives you fast access to gateway health, activity, sessions, models, and admin workflows without needing a desktop. Key features: Real-time gateway dashboard with connection status and operational signals Live activity feed with structured diagnostics for troubleshooting Session workflows with history, messaging, and run stop controls Model visibility and default/fallback management Admin tools for approvals, paired devices, and gateway version info Safer config management with validation-first editing flow Multiple connection profiles for LAN, VPN, and remote setups Flexible transport modes with explicit security controls Profile-scoped auth handling with secure iOS Keychain storage Lobsy is designed for production operations: Clear error and reconnect behavior Strong secret-handling defaults Operator-first UI for quick decisions under pressure Roadmap (planned improvements): Config rollback with revision history Expanded skills management workflows Richer audit trails for admin actions App-level UI regression coverage and reliability hardening Optional read-only monitoring mode Push notifications for critical operational events

Screenshots

DevTools+4 screens
Lobsy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lobsy at none against DevTools+'s 2. DevTools+'s advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and ads 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. DevTools+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lobsy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DevTools+ ships an update every 11 days, Lobsy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DevTools+ versus Lobsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevTools+Lobsy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTosh Labs Private LimitedPedro Gonzalez

Customer experience

DevTools+

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lobsy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DevTools+

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year
None

Lobsy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevTools+ free?
DevTools+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lobsy free?
Lobsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DevTools+ or Lobsy have ads?
Neither DevTools+ nor Lobsy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DevTools+ or Lobsy?
DevTools+ ships an update every 11 days, and Lobsy every 2 months. Most recently, DevTools+ was updated on September 12, 2026 and Lobsy on September 7, 2026.

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