# DevTools+ vs PocketShell

DevTools+ and PocketShell are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. DevTools+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PocketShell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DevTools+ ships an update every 11 days, PocketShell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DevTools+ | PocketShell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tosh Labs Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880605120) | [Yash Agarwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870810559) |

## What reviewers say

### DevTools+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-plus-dev-tools-and-code/id6759056096)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### PocketShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshell/id6764135099)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PocketShell Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PocketShell Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PocketShell Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DevTools+ free?

DevTools+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PocketShell free?

PocketShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DevTools+ or PocketShell have ads?

Neither DevTools+ nor PocketShell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DevTools+ or PocketShell?

DevTools+ ships an update every 11 days, and PocketShell every 3 weeks. Most recently, DevTools+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and PocketShell on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*