FLEX
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VisitFLEX vs pyOCD
What both publish
| Fact | FLEX | pyOCD |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The project documents installation through CocoaPods, Carthage, Buck, manual Xcode integration, and Swift Package Manager. | The stable package is available from PyPI and can be installed or upgraded with pip; the documentation also recommends pipx for an isolated virtual Python environment. |
| Purpose | FLEX is an in-app debugging and exploration tool for iOS development. | pyOCD is a Python based tool and API for debugging, programming, and exploring Arm Cortex microcontrollers. |
FLEX plans
- FLEXFree
pyOCD plans
- pyOCDFree
Pick FLEX if…
FLEX is for iOS developers who need to examine and change an app’s runtime state, network activity, files, or databases. It is suited to projects using Objective-C or Swift.
Pick pyOCD if…
pyOCD suits developers working with Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers who need command-line or IDE debugging, firmware programming, or a Python API for custom tools. It may also suit teams using CI or remote probe access, provided they account for the security and erase limitations.