Comparison

DevToolkit vs Air.Build

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

Head to head
About

DevToolkit

Features
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A developer's toolkit in your pocket. SSH, SFTP, FTP/FTPS, DNS, Ping, Traceroute, HTTP, WebSocket, SSL and more — all in one app, no accounts, no data sent to the cloud. A single password encrypts everything and keeps it on your device. 13 professional tools, one interface. Native iOS 17 app; no ads, no tracking, no backend. NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME records; multiple types in one query • Ping — live latency chart, avg/min/max and packet loss statistics • Traceroute — UDP-based, per-hop latency with reverse DNS • Redirect Checker — follows the HTTP redirect chain step by step; loop detection • SSL Checker — TLS certificate, chain, expiration, cipher suite, SAN list FILE TRANSFER (FTP/SFTP) • FTP, FTPS and SFTP protocol support • Folder upload and download (recursive, including subdirectories) • File permissions (chmod) — numeric mode with preview • Rename, move, copy, bulk delete • Tappable breadcrumb for fast directory navigation • Home icon jumps to the root directory in one tap • Connection details and passwords stored encrypted REMOTE SHELL (SSH) • xterm-256color emulation — top, htop, vim and other screen apps work smoothly • Password, OpenSSH Ed25519 private key, and Secure Enclave-backed P-256 key auth • TOFU host key verification; warns against MITM attacks • Customizable keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, pipe, tilde, slash • Reorder shortcuts by drag and drop • Active SSH sessions stay alive in the background WEB DEVELOPMENT • Built-in browser — WKWebView with Console, Network, and Storage panels • HTTP client — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS; header editor, JSON/Form/Raw body • WebSocket — connect, send/receive text and binary frames, live log, 500-frame buffer • History for previous requests (HTTP and WebSocket) FILE MANAGER • Local file browser with tappable breadcrumb • Syntax-highlighted code editor: JSON, YAML, Markdown, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Bash, HTML, CSS • Image viewer and editor — crop, resize, convert to PNG/JPG/WEBP/HEIC/GIF/ICO, quality control • PDF reader • Media player: MP4, M4V, MOV, MP3, AAC, WAV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, FLV, TS, OGG • Archives: ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZip2, XZ, 7Z, RAR extraction; ZIP compression • Hardened against archive attacks like zip-slip MEDIA PLAYER (from URL) • MP4, MOV, MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV • HLS live streams (.m3u8) • Custom headers like Authorization and Cookie (HTTPS only) • History of loaded streams NOTES • End-to-end encrypted notes — protected by your app password • Attach photos and files • Attachments open directly in the in-app viewers SECURITY • On-device PBKDF2 (200,000 iterations, SHA-256) and AES-GCM encryption • All connections, passwords, SSH keys, notes, and history stored encrypted • Atomic password change with automatic rollback on failure • Auto-lock — immediate, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 1 hour • Auto-wipe after too many wrong password attempts (optional; 3, 5, 10, 15, 20) • SSH private keys can be generated inside the Secure Enclave; the key never leaves the device • No data is sent to any cloud. No backend. No account required. WHO IS IT FOR? System administrators, backend and web developers, DevOps and network engineers, and anyone who tinkers with servers and networks. One app, one password, fully local — a professional workstation in your pocket. WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Connect to a remote server via SSH, run commands, tail logs • Transfer files and folders over SFTP, change permissions remotely • Verify DNS, SSL, and redirect chains when launching a new domain • Diagnose network issues with ping, traceroute, public/local IP • Test a REST API, try a WebSocket endpoint • Watch live console output and network traffic in the built-in browser • Download a ZIP archive, extract it, edit the code inside with syntax highlighting

About

Air.Build

Collaborate with specialized AI agents for app creation, from planning and design to development and marketing. Organize all project conversations, files, and decisions in one workspace. Integrate with GitHub and your preferred AI providers to streamline the entire app-building process.

Highlights
  • AI agent collaboration (Product, Design, Dev, etc.)
  • Organized project workspace
  • GitHub repository import
  • Integrated conversations and files
  • App Store guidance
  • Custom AI model integration
Features
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Build apps with a coordinated team of AI agents. Air.Build brings product planning, design, development, review, naming, website work, and App Store guidance into one organized workspace. Start with an idea or import a GitHub repository, then keep conversations, files, decisions, and build activity together as your project moves forward. WORK WITH SPECIALIZED AI AGENTS Bring the right role into each conversation. Product, Design, Developer, Reviewer, Naming, Website, and App Store agents collaborate while keeping responsibilities clear. KEEP EVERY PROJECT ORGANIZED Create a project or import an existing GitHub repository. Follow project and private conversations, reply to messages, review attachments and files, and keep up with project activity without losing context. MOVE WORK FORWARD Use focused conversations and structured actions to make decisions, guide AI agents, and keep each project moving. CONNECT THE TOOLS YOU CHOOSE Connect GitHub to bring in existing code. If you use your own supported AI provider, add your model key from account settings. Air.Build is for developers, designers, and founders who want one place to coordinate the work behind an app. Some features require an Air.Build account, an invite code, or connected third-party services. Availability may depend on your account and project configuration. Subscriptions AirBuild Pro and AirBuild Max are auto-renewable monthly subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://air.build/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://air.build/privacy/

Screenshots

DevToolkit4 screens
Air.Build2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Air.Build at #206 against DevToolkit's unranked. DevToolkit's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DevToolkit versus Air.Build: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevToolkitAir.Build
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#206 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOMER SEZGINYellowPlus, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

DevToolkit

No in-app purchases

None

Air.Build

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevToolkit free?
DevToolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air.Build free?
Air.Build is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DevToolkit or Air.Build have ads?
Neither DevToolkit nor Air.Build shows ads.

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