Comparison

DevTools+ vs DevBuddy Dev Tools

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

DevBuddy Dev Tools

Features
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DevBuddy Tools puts 27 essential developer utilities in one fast mobile toolkit. Format, validate, encode, decode, generate, and test on the go with tools built for developers, QA engineers, DevOps teams, students, and technical support workflows. Whether you are checking JSON, testing regex, decoding JWTs, generating UUIDs, or converting Base64, DevBuddy helps you work faster without switching between multiple apps and websites. Featured tools include: • JSON Formatter and Validator • YAML ↔ JSON Converter • XML Formatter • SQL Formatter • Base64 Encoder and Decoder • URL Encoder and Decoder • HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder • Regex Tester • JWT Decoder • Hash Generator • UUID Generator • QR Generator • Timestamp Converter • Token Counter • TOTP Tester • Diff Tool • Number Base Converter • Color Picker • Lorem Ipsum Generator Why DevBuddy Tools: • 27 practical tools in one app • Built for quick developer workflows • Clean interface for iPhone and iPad • Handy for debugging, formatting, encoding, and test data generation • History and favorites for repeated use From API payload checks to text conversion and quick test utilities, DevBuddy Tools gives you a compact developer toolkit whenever you need it.

Screenshots

DevTools+4 screens
DevBuddy Dev Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevBuddy Dev Tools at none against DevTools+'s 2. DevBuddy Dev Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. DevBuddy Dev Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DevTools+ versus DevBuddy Dev Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevTools+DevBuddy Dev Tools
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTosh Labs Private LimitedSahana A S

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DevTools+

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

DevBuddy Dev Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevTools+ free?
DevTools+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevBuddy Dev Tools free?
DevBuddy Dev Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DevTools+ or DevBuddy Dev Tools have ads?
Neither DevTools+ nor DevBuddy Dev Tools shows ads.

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