Comparison

DevUtils vs Shortcuts Debugger

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

Head to head
About

DevUtils

Features
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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.

About

Shortcuts Debugger

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Shortcuts Debugger is a powerful debugging console for Apple Shortcuts. Track, filter, and analyze log messages from your automations in real-time. CONSOLE LOGGING Write messages directly from your Shortcuts and view them instantly as your automations run. No more Quick Look actions cluttering your workflows. LOG LEVELS Categorize your logs as Info, Success, Warning, or Error. Each level is color-coded for quick visual identification. TAGGING SYSTEM Organize log entries with custom tags. Filter by tags to focus on specific parts of your automation. CONTENT DETECTION JSON and dictionary outputs are automatically detected and formatted. Log images and file metadata with dedicated actions. ADVANCED FILTERING Filter logs by: • Search text • Log level (Info, Success, Warning, Error) • Content type (Text, JSON, Image, File) • Date range (Today, Last 7 days, Custom) • Device name • Custom tags SHORTCUTS ACTIONS • Log Message - Basic logging with level and tag • Log Conditional - Log different messages based on conditions • Log Device Details - Capture device info automatically • Log Files - Record file metadata • Log Images - Log image thumbnails • Log Internet Connection - Check and log connectivity • Output Messages - Export logs as Markdown • Start/Stop Logging - Toggle logging on or off • Clear Messages - Delete all logs URL SCHEME Deep link into the app with filters pre-applied. Perfect for automation workflows. EXPORT Export your filtered logs as Markdown for sharing or documentation. Whether you're building complex automations or debugging a simple shortcut, ShortcutDebugger gives you the visibility you need. ALSO FROM TURNTIDE Shortcuts Editor — see any shortcut as a flowchart and edit it visually.

Screenshots

DevUtils1 screens
Shortcuts Debugger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DevUtils at Free against Shortcuts Debugger's $2.99. Shortcuts Debugger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

DevUtils is free to download; Shortcuts Debugger costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
DevUtils versus Shortcuts Debugger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevUtilsShortcuts Debugger
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYen NguyenChi Thang Duong

In-app purchases

None

DevUtils

No in-app purchases

None

Shortcuts Debugger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevUtils free?
DevUtils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shortcuts Debugger free?
Shortcuts Debugger costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DevUtils or Shortcuts Debugger have ads?
DevUtils shows ads; Shortcuts Debugger does not.

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