Comparison

DevBuddy Dev Tools vs DevToolkit Mobile

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

Head to head
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.

About

DevToolkit Mobile

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Dev Toolkit packs the everyday developer utilities you reach for dozens of times a week into one fast, native iOS app — no browser tabs, no terminal, no Wi-Fi required. Whether you're debugging an API token, checking a cron schedule, or converting timestamps on the go, Dev Toolkit gives you instant answers with copyable output you can paste anywhere. FREE TOOLS • Cron Parser — Paste any cron expression and see the next 5 scheduled runs in plain English. Supports standard 5-field and extended @yearly/@monthly shortcuts. • JWT Decoder — Drop in a JSON Web Token and instantly inspect the header, payload, and signature. Expired tokens are flagged automatically. • Encoder / Decoder — Base64, URL-encode, and HTML-encode or decode any string in one tap. • Hash Calculator — Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes from any input. Great for checksums and quick verification. • Timestamp Converter — Convert Unix epochs to human-readable dates and back. Handles seconds and milliseconds, with live "ago" formatting. PRO TOOLS Unlock all five Pro tools with a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring charges. • UUID Generator — Generate RFC 4122 v4 UUIDs in bulk. Copy one or copy all at once. • JSON Formatter — Pretty-print, minify, and validate JSON. Highlights syntax errors with line numbers. • Chmod Calculator — Translate between octal (755) and symbolic (rwxr-xr-x) Unix file permissions interactively. • SQL Formatter — Clean up messy SQL queries with proper indentation and keyword capitalization. • Diff Checker — Compare two blocks of text side-by-side or as a unified diff. Spot changes instantly. WHY DEV TOOLKIT • Native iOS 17+ — Built entirely in SwiftUI. No wrappers, no web views. Feels right at home on iPhone and iPad. • Adaptive layout — NavigationStack on iPhone, NavigationSplitView on iPad for a true split-pane experience. • Offline-first — Every tool works without an internet connection. Your data never leaves your device. • Dark mode — Full dark and light appearance support. • One-tap copy — Every output view has a copy button. Generate, copy, paste. Done. • No accounts — No sign-up, no cloud sync, no tracking. Open the app and get to work. • Private — Zero analytics beyond what Apple provides. No data collection. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS, BY A DEVELOPER Dev Toolkit Mobile focuses on the utilities that are annoying to do in a browser and overkill to open a terminal for. It's the app you keep in your dock for the quick stuff. Free forever: Cron Parser, JWT Decoder, Encoder/Decoder, Hash Calculator, Timestamp Converter. Pro (one-time): UUID Generator, JSON Formatter, Chmod Calculator, SQL Formatter, Diff Checker.

Screenshots

DevBuddy Dev Tools4 screens
DevToolkit Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DevBuddy Dev Tools at none against DevToolkit Mobile's shown. DevBuddy Dev Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
DevBuddy Dev Tools versus DevToolkit Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevBuddy Dev ToolsDevToolkit Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSahana A SDion Yang

In-app purchases

None

DevBuddy Dev Tools

No in-app purchases

None

DevToolkit Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevBuddy Dev Tools free?
DevBuddy Dev Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DevToolkit Mobile free?
DevToolkit Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DevBuddy Dev Tools or DevToolkit Mobile have ads?
DevToolkit Mobile shows ads; DevBuddy Dev Tools does not.

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