Comparison

iDevTools vs yxcode

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Inspect HTML and CSS
  • Edit web pages
  • Run JavaScript in Console
  • View Network requests
  • Manage Cookies and Storage
  • Browse Sources
  • Audit pages
Features
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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.

About

yxcode

Features
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yxcode turns your iPad into a coding workspace. Edit local files for free, or connect to your Mac, Windows PC, or Linux server to work with the projects and tools you already use. LOCAL EDITING, FREE Browse, edit, and search local files without a subscription. Organize your work with an explorer, tabs, split editors, and project search. YOUR DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, WHEREVER YOU ARE Review code, investigate a server issue, work on assignments, or run deployment scripts from your iPad. Connect over SSH and keep using the compilers, dependencies, shell settings, and build tools on your remote computer. REMOTE DEVELOPMENT FEATURES β€’ Remote Projects Browse, edit, and search projects on compatible macOS, Windows, and Linux hosts. β€’ Integrated Remote Terminal Build projects, run tests, install dependencies, inspect logs, and execute scripts using your familiar remote shell. β€’ Git Workflows Inspect diffs, stage changes, create commits, review history, manage branches, and synchronize repositories. β€’ X11 Applications Display compatible remote graphical applications on your iPad. Support depends on the host operating system, application, and X11 configuration. β€’ Extensions Use compatible extensions for language tooling, themes, and development workflows. Completion, diagnostics, formatting, and navigation depend on the extension and installed tools. β€’ AI Tools in Your Terminal Run compatible CLI-based AI coding assistants installed on your remote computer. Provider accounts, subscriptions, and usage charges are separate. CHOOSE YOUR REMOTE ACCESS PLAN Local editing is free. Unlock the included remote development features with one of three options: β€’ yxcode Plus Monthly β€” an auto-renewable monthly subscription. β€’ yxcode Plus Yearly β€” an auto-renewable yearly subscription. β€’ yxcode Core Lifetime β€” a one-time purchase for permanent access to the included remote features. Eligible customers may receive an introductory free trial when offered. Trial duration and the subscription price after the trial are shown before purchase. A free trial converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase, except where a free trial applies. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Prices vary by region. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. View plans and restore eligible purchases from Help > Purchases & Subscriptions. ALREADY PURCHASED YXCODE? Eligible customers who purchased the paid version of yxcode 1.0 retain permanent access to the included remote development features without a subscription. If your purchase is not recognized, use Restore Purchases with the Apple Account used to buy the app before purchasing another plan. LANGUAGE SUPPORT The interface is available in English. Syntax highlighting supports JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C, C++, C#, Swift, Rust, Go, Java, PHP, Ruby, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, Markdown, shell scripts, and more. Advanced language features depend on compatible extensions and installed tools. BEFORE YOU CONNECT Remote development requires a reachable computer with SSH enabled, appropriate permissions, and the necessary development tools. Some workflows also require SFTP or additional host configuration. Compilers, runtimes, and terminal commands execute on your remote computer. Free local editing does not include a local terminal. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yxcode.net/privacy/

Screenshots

iDevTools4 screens
yxcode3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: yxcode at Free against iDevTools's $0.99. yxcode also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). iDevTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

yxcode is free to download; iDevTools costs $0.99 up front. yxcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iDevTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDevTools ships an update every 3 months, yxcode every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
iDevTools versus yxcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDevToolsyxcode
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
Best chart rank#120 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB138 MB
Age rating+44+
Developerε₯• 徐理想 姜

In-app purchases

None

iDevTools

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

yxcode

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Core Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is iDevTools free?
iDevTools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is yxcode free?
yxcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iDevTools or yxcode have ads?
Neither iDevTools nor yxcode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDevTools or yxcode?
iDevTools ships an update every 3 months, and yxcode every 8 days. Most recently, iDevTools was updated on October 31, 2026 and yxcode on October 26, 2026.

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