DebugSwift vs Flipper vs Pulse
How in-app Swift debuggers compare for daily iOS development.
| Feature | DebugSwift | Flipper | Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | iOS in-app | Desktop + bridge | iOS in-app |
| License | MIT | MIT (deprecated) | Proprietary |
| Network inspect | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WebSocket | ✓ | Partial | ✓ |
| Memory leaks | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| SwiftUI tools | ✓ | Limited | Limited |
| SwiftData browser | ✓ (iOS 17+) | - | - |
| Setup | SPM + 2 lines | Desktop app + SDK | SPM |
Choose DebugSwift
You want MIT OSS, full feature set, and native SwiftUI/UIKit integration.
Choose Flipper
Legacy projects already on Flipper desktop. Note Meta deprecated Flipper in 2024.
Choose Pulse
You prefer a commercial in-app logger with a polished network UI.