Comparison

DevTools+ vs DevGear

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

DevGear

A comprehensive offline toolkit for developers, offering 14 essential utilities for encoding, decoding, formatting, and testing code snippets. Streamline your workflow with instant access to tools like Base64 converters, JSON formatters, and RegExp testers, all within a clean, fast interface.

Highlights
  • Base64 encode/decode
  • JSON formatter and validator
  • RegExp tester
  • URL encoder/decoder
  • Hash generator
  • String case converter
  • Offline functionality
Features
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DevGear is your all-in-one toolkit for everyday development tasks. Stop switching between browser tabs, bookmarks, and scattered utilities — everything you need is right here, fast and offline. 14 Essential Developer Tools: Base64 — Encode and decode text instantly Base64 Image — Convert images to Base64 strings and back UUID — Generate and validate UUIDs (v1, v4, v5) JSON — Format, validate, and beautify JSON RegExp Tester — Build and test regular expressions with live match highlighting URL Encoder/Decoder — Encode and decode URL-safe strings YAML ↔ JSON — Convert between YAML and JSON formats JWT Debugger — Inspect and decode JSON Web Tokens Unix Time — Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates Hash Generator — Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 hashes String Case Converter — Transform text between camelCase, snake_case, PascalCase, kebab-case, and more Cron Parser — Parse and understand cron expressions in plain English Lorem Ipsum — Generate placeholder text for your designs and prototypes Backslash Escape — Escape and unescape special characters in strings Why DevGear? Works entirely offline — no data ever leaves your device Clean, minimal interface built for speed Keyboard-friendly navigation Instant search across all tools

Screenshots

DevTools+4 screens
DevGear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevGear at none against DevTools+'s 2. DevGear also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). DevTools+'s advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. DevTools+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DevGear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DevTools+ ships an update every 11 days, DevGear fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DevTools+ versus DevGear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevTools+DevGear
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTosh Labs Private LimitedPincode

Customer experience

DevTools+

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

DevGear

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DevTools+

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

DevGear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevTools+ free?
DevTools+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevGear free?
DevGear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DevTools+ or DevGear have ads?
Neither DevTools+ nor DevGear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DevTools+ or DevGear?
DevTools+ ships an update every 11 days, and DevGear fortnightly. Most recently, DevTools+ was updated on September 30, 2026 and DevGear on October 2, 2026.

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