Comparison

JWT Lens vs zcode connect

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

Head to head
About

JWT Lens

Features
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JWT Lens is a fast, private JSON Web Token decoder and verifier for developers โ€” a Safari extension that works entirely on your device. Tap the toolbar icon, paste a token (or grab the text you've selected on the page), and instantly see: โ€ข Pretty-printed, color-coded Header and Payload โ€ข Human-readable timestamps โ€” exp, iat and nbf shown in your local time with relative phrasing ("expires in 59 minutes") โ€ข An at-a-glance expiry badge: valid, expired, or not yet valid โ€ข Plain-English descriptions of standard claims (iss, sub, aud, and more) Need to check a signature? JWT Lens verifies HS256/384/512, RS256/384/512, PS256/384/512 and ES256/384/512 using a secret or PEM public key you provide โ€” all computed locally with the system's WebCrypto, never sent anywhere. Privacy by design: โ€ข No network requests โ€” ever โ€ข No analytics, no tracking, no accounts โ€ข Nothing is stored: tokens and keys live only in the popup while you use it Whether you're debugging OAuth / OIDC flows, inspecting a bearer token, or learning how JWTs work, JWT Lens keeps it quick, clear, and completely on-device. Universal app: works in Safari on macOS, iOS and iPadOS.

About

zcode connect

Features
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Keep your desktop development tasks within reach on iPhone and iPad. zcode connect is an independently developed companion for the ZCode desktop application. It is not an official ZCode app. A compatible desktop installation running on your own computer is required. The current app interface is primarily in Simplified Chinese. FOLLOW YOUR WORK Browse workspaces and tasks. Read conversations, tool activity, and file changes. CONTINUE A CONVERSATION Send follow-up messages, create tasks, and respond to supported approval requests. Models and service accounts are configured on your computer; any associated charges are handled by those services. CHOOSE HOW TO CONNECT Use ZCode's built-in connection service and follow the in-app instructions to scan or paste your computer's connection link. No self-hosted relay server is required for this route. For your own server, export the included developer kit and adapt it to your environment with your AI agent. TRY THE INTERFACE An offline demo is available before pairing. Its sample data does not connect to your computer. REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITS Requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 or later. Your computer must stay awake, online, and running compatible desktop software. Available features depend on its version and configuration. Completion alerts require timely receipt of task events and are not guaranteed when the app is suspended or closed. No advertising or cross-app tracking.

Screenshots

JWT Lens1 screens
zcode connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JWT Lens at 16.4 against zcode connect's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
JWT Lens versus zcode connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJWT Lenszcode connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMasaya KontaniFoshan Zifuhuan Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

JWT Lens

No in-app purchases

None

zcode connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JWT Lens free?
JWT Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zcode connect free?
zcode connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JWT Lens or zcode connect have ads?
Neither JWT Lens nor zcode connect shows ads.

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