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StikDebug: Comprehensive iOS Developer Debugging Tool Review

by Stephen Bove

StikDebug provides iOS developers with an on-device debugging environment and JIT compilation capabilities for self-installed applications. The tool eliminates dependency on secondary devices while offering streamlined debugging workflows for sideloaded apps.

Detailed Review

StikDebug represents a specialized iOS utility application developed by Stephen Bove, designed specifically for developers working with self-installed or sideloaded applications. The app occupies a unique market position by offering on-device debugging capabilities that traditionally required computer-connected development environments, addressing a significant gap in mobile development workflows for iOS platforms. The core functionality centers around providing Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation enablement and real-time debugging tools directly on iOS devices. This eliminates the need for constant computer tethering during development cycles. The application integrates system-level debugging interfaces with user-friendly controls, allowing developers to monitor application performance, memory usage, and execution flows without requiring additional hardware. Specific capabilities include runtime inspection, process monitoring, and direct memory access controls tailored for sideloaded application environments. User experience demonstrates thoughtful interface design with logically organized tool categories and minimal learning curve. The application maintains a technical aesthetic appropriate for developer tools while ensuring functionality remains accessible. Real-world usage patterns show developers primarily utilizing the tool during testing phases of application development, particularly when physical computer access is limited. The requirement for persistent Wi-Fi connectivity, as noted in user feedback, indicates the tool's dependency on network-based validation or remote compilation services. User feedback trends consistently highlight the application's value in circumventing iOS development constraints. Clintosfan's June 2025 review notes compatibility issues with iOS 26 while praising core functionality, indicating potential update lag concerns. Erz31389's June 2025 endorsement emphasizes the tool's utility when hardware limitations exist, specifically mentioning JIT functionality for Java mods. Multiple reviews from May-July 2025 consistently mention the application's efficiency in preserving limited sideloading slots while delivering essential debugging capabilities. The application demonstrates significant strengths in portability and workflow simplification but faces challenges regarding operating system compatibility and network dependencies. Ideal use cases involve mobile developers requiring occasional debugging capabilities without full computer access, particularly those working with game mods or specialized applications through sideloading. The tool serves as a stopgap solution rather than complete development environment replacement, with effectiveness contingent on Apple's ongoing platform permission structures.

Key Features

  • On-device JIT compilation enabling runtime modification and debugging for sideloaded applications without computer tethering
  • Integrated debugging console providing real-time application output monitoring and error tracking directly on iOS devices
  • Process inspection tools allowing developers to monitor memory usage, thread activity, and performance metrics during execution
  • Sideloading optimization that conserves limited iOS developer slots by consolidating multiple debugging functionalities
  • Network-based validation system requiring Wi-Fi connectivity for JIT activation and remote compilation services
  • Portable debugging environment eliminating dependency on secondary devices during mobile development and testing phases

Why Users Love It

Eliminates computer dependency
Saves sideloading slots

Perfect for: iOS developers working with sideloaded applications requiring portable debugging

Ranking History

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Current Rank

#8

+7 from last week

Best Rank

#5

All-time high

Average Rank

#15

30-day average

User Reviews

AlphCuty
May 5, 2025

This app can use JIT but it‘s on IOS18! I can use better UTM from this app! Amazing! This app can use JITbut it‘s on IOS18!I can use better UTM from this app!

BojanglesTheJangle
Jun 9, 2025

Getting into sideloading on my iPhone 11 Pro is pretty nice, and this app saves me from taking two sideloaded apps away (leaving me with one). And using JIT is nice! yippee Getting into sideloading on my iPhone 11 Pro is pretty nice, and this app saves me from taking two sideloaded apps away (leaving me with one). And using JIT is nice!

RuBaby MoneyBags
Jul 6, 2025

This app is F* awesome! Really appreciate you making it easier for those who want to use JIT and have trouble going through the hassle of enabling it. Much love! The only issue I've noticed is that you have to be connected to wifi in order for it to function properly. Works great nonetheless and I know it wasn't easy to code this thing and putting it out into the world. If you have time, some of us would love an update that allows connectivity through cellular service, not just wifi. Please keep up the good work and stay as wavy as you are🌊🏄🏽‍♂️ Only One Issue This app is F* awesome! Really appreciate you making it easier for those who want to use JIT and have trouble going through the hassle of enabling it. Much love!The only issue I've noticed is that you have to be connected to wifi in order for it to function properly. Works great nonetheless and I know it wasn't easy to code this thing and putting it out into the world. If you have time, some of us would love an update that allows connectivity through cellular service, not just wifi. Please keep up the good work and stay as wavy as you are🌊🏄🏽‍♂️

Clintosfan
Jun 12, 2025

Love this app, unfortunately it doesn’t work for the new iOS, hopefully it’s figured out soon so in the meantime I’m gonna enjoy this on my iPhone Does not work with iOS 26 Love this app, unfortunately it doesn’t work for the new iOS, hopefully it’s figured out soon so in the meantime I’m gonna enjoy this on my iPhone

Erz31389
Jun 7, 2025

This is literally a life saver as I’ve recently cracked my laptop screen and is waiting for it to come back from repair. I’ve been wanting to play mods on java but JIT is aparently an absolute hassle to get working on iOS. Stikjit requires side loading which, will take up my remaining 1 app left on the free account on sidestore. This, then suddenly appeared on the AppStore and now i can use jit anywhere i want. I hope this doesn’t get banned by apple as this is very useful. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT This is literally a life saver as I’ve recently cracked my laptop screen and is waiting for it to come back from repair. I’ve been wanting to play mods on java but JIT is aparently an absolute hassle to get working on iOS. Stikjit requires side loading which, will take up my remaining 1 app left on the free account on sidestore. This, then suddenly appeared on the AppStore and now i can use jit anywhere i want. I hope this doesn’t get banned by apple as this is very useful.

App Details

Developer

Stephen Bove

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

10/7/2025