DevGear vs URL Inspector & Link Tester
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Base64 encode/decode
- JSON formatter and validator
- RegExp tester
- URL encoder/decoder
- Hash generator
- String case converter
- Offline functionality
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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
URL Inspector & Link Tester
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URL Inspector is the developer's Swiss Army knife for links. Break down any URL into its components, test deep links, trace redirect chains, compare parameters side by side - all entirely on your device. Your URLs never leave your phone. Whether you're debugging a campaign link, verifying a deep link integration, or tracing a redirect chain, URL Inspector gives you instant answers without opening a browser or spinning up a terminal. --- INSPECT ANY URL --- Paste a URL and instantly see every component: scheme, host, path, fragment, and all query parameters. URL Inspector automatically classifies parameters into 10 categories: - UTM (source, medium, campaign, term, content) - Attribution / Network IDs (gclid, fbclid, ttclid) - Deep Link (target, fallback, deferred) - Session & User IDs - Nested URLs (encoded redirect targets) - Pagination, A/B Test, Duplicate, Empty Toggle between raw percent-encoded values and decoded text. Edit any parameter inline and watch the URL rebuild in real time. Copy individual values, keys, or the full URL with a long press. --- TEST DEEP LINKS --- Verify that your custom URL schemes (myapp://) and universal links actually work - before you ship. URL Inspector tests each link and reports the result: - Opens in App - Opens in Safari - Cannot Open - Universal Link Detected Save, pin, and organize your most-tested links. Batch manage with multi-select, swipe actions, and sort options. --- TRACE REDIRECT CHAINS (Pro) --- Follow any URL through its full redirect chain — up to 20 hops. See every detail for each hop: - HTTP status code (301, 302, 307, 308) - Meta-refresh and JavaScript redirects - Response time per hop - Resolved IP address and server info - Custom User-Agent selection Share the full chain as an image or text. Perfect for debugging short links, affiliate URLs, App Store redirects, and marketing funnels. --- COMPARE URLs (Pro) --- Compare 2 to 5 URLs side by side. Instantly see which parameters are shared, which differ, and which are missing. Clear visual diff highlighting shows uniform, changed, and partial matches. Ideal for comparing campaign variants, A/B test URLs, or tracking link versions. --- ENCODE & DECODE (Pro) --- Strict percent-encoding for any text, or recursive decoding that unravels even deeply nested encoded URLs. Send results directly to Inspect, Compare, or Link Tester. --- URL CLEANING (Pro) --- Remove UTM parameters, tracking IDs, and attribution tags with one tap. Get clean, shareable URLs instantly. --- ACTIVITY HISTORY --- Every inspection, test, comparison, and redirect trace is saved to a unified timeline. Search through your history, star favorites, and filter by tool type. Pro users get unlimited history, full search, and iCloud sync across all devices. Free users get the last 5 items. --- EXPORT (Pro) --- Export any result as JSON, CSV, or plain text via the native share sheet. Share with your team or save for documentation. --- WHY URL INSPECTOR? --- - 100% on-device — URLs never leave your phone - Works offline (except Redirect Checker) - No account required - No ads - iCloud sync for Pro users - Built natively with SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad --- FREE vs PRO --- Free: - Full URL inspection with parameter classification - Deep link and universal link testing - 5 saved links, 5 history items Pro (unlock everything): - URL Comparison (2-5 URLs) - Redirect Checker with full chain tracing - URL Encoder/Decoder - URL Cleaning - Unlimited history, search, favorites - iCloud sync across devices - Advanced export (JSON, CSV, text) Download URL Inspector free and break down your first URL in seconds. ------ Privacy Policy: https://apps.timurd.com/urlinspector/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://apps.timurd.com/urlinspector/terms.html FAQ: https://apps.timurd.com/urlinspector/#support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevGear at none against URL Inspector & Link Tester's 3. DevGear also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). URL Inspector & Link Tester's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price 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. URL Inspector & Link Tester sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DevGear asks for nothing beyond the download.
DevGear ships an update fortnightly, URL Inspector & Link Tester every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DevGear | URL Inspector & Link Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #191 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pincode | Timur Demir |
In-app purchases
DevGear
No in-app purchases
URL Inspector & Link Tester
- URL Inspector Pro - Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
- URL Inspector Pro - Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- URL Inspector Pro - Lifetime Plan$59.99
Questions
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