Best Developer Tools Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 230+ developer tools apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Developer Tools

Apple Developer#1

Apple Developer by Apple Inc.

Editor's Choice
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
4.1(2.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in Developer Tools
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Access the latest developer news, features, and videos from Apple. Stay updated on new frameworks and technologies, and catch up on past event content.

Web Inspector#2

Web Inspector by And a Dinosaur

Developer Console for Safari
Strong Contender
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
4.1😐(128 ratings)
Free
#47in Developer Tools
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This app provides a suite of web development tools for Safari on mobile devices. Inspect and edit the DOM, view element styles, execute JavaScript commands, monitor network requests, and examine stored resources like cookies.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Efficient web inspector
  • πŸ‘ Useful debugging tools
  • πŸ” Helpful for web development
  • πŸ’‘ Brings desktop-like functionality to mobile

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes and bugs
  • πŸ” Limited functionality compared to desktop tools
  • πŸ” Inconsistent performance
GitHub#3

GitHub by GitHub

Projects, ideas, & code to go
Worth Considering
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
4.8😐(34K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Developer Tools
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Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great app design
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive and easy to use
  • πŸš€ Fast and responsive
  • πŸ‘ Helpful for on-the-go tasks

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes and stability issues
  • πŸ” Limited functionality compared to website
  • πŸ” Difficult to navigate and find features

More Developer Tools apps to explore

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App Store Connect
App Store Connect
App Store Connect
For App Developers
Free

Manage your apps and submissions directly from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor sales, respond to reviews, manage testers, and generate marketing assets on the go. Receive important notifications about your app's performance and status.

App status and submission managementTester group and build managementSales and trends monitoring
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(14K)
free
5
TestFlight
TestFlight
TestFlight
Beta testing made simple
Free

Easily test pre-release versions of apps and App Clips. Provide feedback to developers before public launch. Receive invites via email or public link.

Test beta app versionsTest App ClipsSubmit feedback
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(787K)
free
6
Developer-Tools
Developer-Tools
Developer-Tools
All-in-one HTTP debugging tool
Free
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(0)
7
Stacked Tools
Stacked Tools
Stacked Tools
Discover the best tools
Free
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(0)
8
Dev Tool box - Developer Tools
Dev Tool box - Developer Tools
Dev Tool box - Developer Tools
JSON, URL, Base64 & More
Free
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(0)
9
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Free

This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP supportVirtual keyboard with special keysMulti-tab interface and split-view
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(19K)
freemium
10
Dev Utils
Dev Utils
Dev Utils
Mobile Developer Companion
Free

This app provides mobile developers with essential tools to streamline their workflow. It offers timely notifications for OS and Xcode releases, accessibility features, device information, and a reference for HTTP status codes. Customize your experience with themes and app icons.

OS and Xcode release notificationsSystem font and color comparisonDevice information lookup
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(88)
free
11
Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast
Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast
Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast
Idea to app, fast
Free

Build and deploy apps, websites, and games directly from your phone. Utilize AI to generate projects from natural language prompts, collaborate in real-time, and host your creations instantly with zero setup. Suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.

Build apps with natural language AIInstant zero-setup hostingReal-time multiplayer collaboration
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Koder Code Editor
Koder Code Editor
Koder Code Editor
(S)FTP, Dropbox, Webdav, SSH
Free

A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesRemote file access (SFTP, Dropbox, WebDAV)Built-in SSH client
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(9.3K)
paid
13
Device MonitorΒ²
Device MonitorΒ²
Device MonitorΒ²
System activity info
Free

This app provides comprehensive system activity information for Apple devices, including detailed insights into hardware, sensors, and network status. It offers privacy controls, customizable widgets, and advanced testing and reporting features through optional in-app purchases.

Detailed device informationSensor access and privacy controlCustomizable widgets
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(9K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Bluetooth Inspector
Bluetooth Inspector
Bluetooth Inspector
Discover what's around you
Free

Explore nearby Bluetooth devices and examine their services and characteristics. View real-time signal strength, battery levels for your own devices, and identify model names. Extract software versions and read or write characteristic values.

Real-time signal strength and device informationApple device battery level monitoringDevice model identification
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Proxyman - Capture HTTPS
Proxyman - Capture HTTPS
Proxyman - Capture HTTPS
Capture HTTPS from your iPhone
Free

This app acts as a web debugging proxy, allowing you to capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly from your iPhone or iPad. It decrypts requests and responses, offers advanced debugging tools, and ensures your sensitive data remains on your device.

Capture & Inspect HTTP/HTTPS from iOS devicesDecrypt and view requests/responsesJSON syntax highlighting
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(780)
free with in-app purchases
16
DevTools Extension
DevTools Extension
DevTools Extension
DevTools for Safari
Free

A browser extension for Safari that provides web developers with essential tools. It allows inspection of console logs, DOM elements, network requests, resources like localStorage and cookies, and source code.

Console logging and command executionDOM node and computed style inspectionNetwork requests and responses monitoring
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(15)
free
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Git client - Working Copy
Git client - Working Copy
Git client - Working Copy
for GitHub and self-hosted
Free

Access and manage Git repositories directly on your iOS device. Clone, edit, commit, and push code, even offline. Offers advanced features for code review and automation.

Clone, edit, commit, and push repositoriesOffline commit capabilitySyntax highlighting for 50+ languages
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
18
DevGear - Developer utilities
DevGear - Developer utilities
DevGear - Developer utilities
by Pincode
Free
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(0)
19
Webview Application Tool
Webview Application Tool
Webview Application Tool
Developer Tool
Free
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(0)
20
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
SSH & SFTP client since 2012!
Free

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding clientSecure authentication methodsIntegrated SFTP file management
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases

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