PonyDebugger
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VisitPonyDebugger vs pyOCD
What both publish
| Fact | PonyDebugger | pyOCD |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The iOS client can be installed with CocoaPods or manually, and the gateway server has a userland installation procedure using virtualenv. | 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. |
| License | PonyDebugger and its gateway are licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. | The project code is licensed under Apache 2.0. |
| Purpose | PonyDebugger is a client library and gateway server that uses Chrome Developer Tools to debug an application's network traffic and managed object contexts. | pyOCD is a Python based tool and API for debugging, programming, and exploring Arm Cortex microcontrollers. |
PonyDebugger plans
- PonyDebuggerFree
pyOCD plans
- pyOCDFree
Pick PonyDebugger if…
PonyDebugger is for developers debugging native iOS applications who want network, Core Data, view-hierarchy, or logging tools in Chrome Developer Tools. It requires integrating a client into the app and running a gateway server.
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.