iDevTools vs MCP Explorer Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
iDevTools
This app brings desktop-class web developer tools to Safari on mobile devices. Inspect and edit web pages, run JavaScript, monitor network requests, and manage storage directly from your iPhone or iPad.
- Inspect HTML and CSS
- Edit web pages
- Run JavaScript in Console
- View Network requests
- Manage Cookies and Storage
- Browse Sources
- Audit pages
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iDevTools brings desktop-style DevTools to Safari on iPad and iPhone. Inspect pages, edit HTML and CSS, run JavaScript in Console, view Network requests, manage Cookies and Storage, browse Sources, and audit pages in a familiar Chrome-like interface. Dock it to the right or bottom, resize panels, use touch or trackpad, and keep your selected tab and workflow after page refreshes without restarting the tool. Built for developers who want a more complete web debugging experience directly inside mobile Safari.
MCP Explorer Mobile
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Explore remote Model Context Protocol servers natively on iPhone and iPad. MCP Explorer connects directly to compatible Streamable HTTP endpoints and gives you a clear, mobile workspace for understanding and inspecting their capabilities: β’ Discover tools, resources, prompts, and server instructions β’ Sign in securely with OAuth 2.1 and PKCE β’ Run real tool calls with forms generated from JSON Schema β’ Inspect structured results and raw JSON-RPC traffic β’ Review request history and save useful calls in collections β’ Keep server configurations and activity separated on your device Security is built in. OAuth tokens and API credentials are stored in iOS Keychain, authorization headers are excluded from traffic logs, and remote connections require HTTPS. MCP Explorer is a native SwiftUI app, not a web wrapper. Requirements: β’ A compatible remote MCP server using Streamable HTTP β’ Valid credentials when required by that server Local stdio servers cannot run as child processes on iOS. Expose them through a secure remote endpoint before connecting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MCP Explorer Mobile at every 2 days against iDevTools's every 3 months. iDevTools's advantage is chart position (#122 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
iDevTools costs $0.99 and MCP Explorer Mobile $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iDevTools ships an update every 3 months, MCP Explorer Mobile every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDevTools | MCP Explorer Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Best chart rank | #122 β better | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ε₯ εΎ | Gabriel Schreiber |
In-app purchases
iDevTools
No in-app purchases
MCP Explorer Mobile
No in-app purchases
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