DevUtils vs Forge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DevUtils
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DevUtils is an offline-first developer toolkit with 37+ essential tools — all running privately on your device. No data leaves your phone. PAYLOADS & DATA • JSON Formatter & Validator — Pretty-print, minify, or validate JSON with syntax highlighting • YAML ↔ JSON Converter — Seamless conversion between YAML and JSON • XML Formatter — Indent and beautify XML documents • CSV ↔ JSON Converter — Transform between CSV and JSON formats • SQL Formatter — Format and beautify SQL queries • HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder — Encode and decode HTML entities • Backslash Escape/Unescape — Handle string escaping • Text Diff Checker — Compare two texts and highlight differences ENCODING & DECODING • Base64 Text Encoder/Decoder — Encode or decode Base64 strings • Base64 Image Encoder/Decoder — Convert images to/from Base64 • URL Encoder/Decoder — Percent-encode or decode URLs • HTML Preview — Render HTML snippets live on device • Markdown Preview — Render Markdown with live preview • QR Code Generator — Create QR codes instantly • QR Code Reader — Scan and decode QR codes SECURITY & IDENTITY • JWT Debugger — Decode, inspect, and verify JSON Web Tokens • Hash Generator — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512 and more • HMAC Generator — Keyed hash authentication codes • UUID/ULID Generator — Generate unique identifiers on demand • Password Generator — Create strong, customizable passwords • RSA Key Generator — Generate RSA key pairs • Certificate Decoder — Inspect X.509 certificates AUTOMATION & REGEX • RegExp Tester — Build and test regular expressions with live matching • Cron Expression Parser — Decode and schedule cron jobs • Chmod Calculator — Unix file permission calculator • Lorem Ipsum Generator — Generate placeholder text TIME & NUMBERS • Unix Time Converter — Convert between Unix timestamps and dates • Date Converter — Parse and format dates in multiple formats • Number Base Converter — Convert between binary, octal, decimal, hex • Color Converter — Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and more • Byte Converter — Convert between data size units • Pixel Converter — Convert between px, pt, em, rem ADDITIONAL TOOLS • Text Inspector & Case Converter — Word count, case transforms • List Converter — Sort, deduplicate, transform lists • JSON to Code — Generate model code from JSON • Phone Number Parser — Parse and validate phone numbers • URL Parser — Break down URLs into components All tools work 100% offline. Your data never leaves your device.
Forge
This app offers a comprehensive suite of 24 developer tools, including text and data manipulation, encoding, hashing, and web utilities. It operates entirely offline, prioritizing user privacy by not collecting personal data. Access generators, converters, and cheat sheets conveniently on your mobile device.
- 24+ offline developer tools
- Text & data manipulation
- Encoding & hashing utilities
- Web & API tools
- Generators & converters
- Cheat sheets & playgrounds
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Forge puts 24 essential developer tools in your pocket — all running 100% offline, with no personal data collected (just anonymous usage diagnostics). Stop Googling for converters, formatters, and generators. Forge handles them all in one beautiful, lightning-fast app. WHAT'S INSIDE Text & Data Tools • JSON Studio — format, validate, minify, and explore with tree view • Regex Lab — build and test patterns with live highlighting and a built-in playground • Markdown Preview — instant rendered preview as you type • Diff Viewer — side-by-side text comparison with highlighted changes • SQL Formatter — beautify and minify SQL queries • Lorem Generator — configurable placeholder text Encoding & Hashing • Base64, URL, and HTML entity encoder/decoder • Hash Generator — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, HMAC • String Escaper — escape/unescape for JSON, regex, SQL, HTML, XML Web & API Tools • JWT Inspector — decode tokens, view claims, check expiration • cURL Builder — visual HTTP request builder with generated commands • HTTP Reference — status codes, methods, and headers at a glance Generators & Converters • UUID Generator — v4 with bulk mode and copy history • Password Generator — strong passwords and API-key-style tokens • Timestamp Converter — Unix to human-readable with timezone support • Color Converter — HEX, RGB, HSL, SwiftUI, and CSS with live preview • Number Base Converter — decimal, binary, hex, and octal • Pixel Density Converter — pt, dp, px, rem, and em across platforms • Unix Permissions Calculator — chmod made visual • Cron Expression Builder — create and decode cron schedules • String Case Converter — camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, and more • Text Statistics — word, character, line, and byte counts • IP/Subnet Calculator — CIDR, subnet masks, and IP ranges • QR Code Generator & Reader — create and scan QR codes on-device CHEAT SHEETS & PLAYGROUNDS • Regex, Git, SQL, Bash, Vim, CSS cheat sheets — always available offline • Interactive Regex Playground with 25 progressive challenges • SQL Playground with a built-in sample database • 53 pre-loaded snippet templates across 8 languages BUILT DIFFERENT • Tools run 100% Offline — no internet needed for any of the 24+ tools (App Store purchases and iCloud sync use your own accounts) • Private by design — no accounts; anonymous, aggregated usage diagnostics only; we never sell or share your data • iCloud Backup — snippets, presets, and favorites back up to your own iCloud Drive; restore on a new device by signing into the same Apple ID • Smart Clipboard — detects copied content and suggests the right tool • Clipboard History — persistent log of everything you copy (stays on your device, never backed up) • Code Snippets — save and organize reusable code with tags • Batch Mode — process multiple inputs at once • Share Extension — send text from any app directly to Forge • 7 Home Screen Widgets — quick access without opening the app • Siri Shortcuts — "Hey Siri, generate a UUID with Forge" • Spotlight Search — find any tool from your home screen • Custom Themes — 8 accent colors to match your style 5 tools are free. Unlock all 24+ tools with Forge Pro — one price, forever. No subscriptions. DATA STORAGE - Your snippets, presets, and favorites back up automatically to your personal iCloud Drive, and favorites/recents also sync via iCloud Key-Value Store. All of this uses your own iCloud account — no data reaches our servers. - Clipboard history stays on your device and is never backed up. - Anonymous, aggregated usage diagnostics (no personal data, no tracking) are sent so we can prioritize fixes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevUtils at none against Forge's 4. Forge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price 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
Both are free to download. Forge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DevUtils asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DevUtils | Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yen Nguyen | ZIma Logistics LLC |
In-app purchases
DevUtils
No in-app purchases
Forge
- Forge: Small Tip$0.99
- Forge: Medium Tip$2.99
- Forge: Large Tip$4.99
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- Forge Pro$5.99









