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Buoy vs LogDog
Short answer: Pick Buoy if you want in-app inspection of mobile apps; pick LogDog if you want real-time mobile app debugging with mock APIs. Buoy has a free plan, paid from $9/month; LogDog has a free plan.
Which to pick
Pick Buoy if you want…
- In-app inspection of mobile apps
- AI-based mobile testing
- Integrations with React Native, Expo or Claude Code (on Buoy's list, not LogDog's)
Pick LogDog if you want…
- Real-time mobile app debugging with mock APIs
- Integrations with iOS, Android or Xcode (on LogDog's list, not Buoy's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Buoy:Buoy provides in-app devtools for React Native, Expo and (beta) Flutter to inspect network, logs, storage and app state on mobile or desktop.
- LogDog:LogDog provides real-time remote logging, network request inspection and request mocking for iOS and Android apps.
- Best for
- Buoy:In-app inspection of mobile apps
- LogDog:Real-time mobile app debugging with mock APIs
- Who it’s for
- Buoy:React Native developers, QA, support teams, and mobile app teams needing runtime inspection.
- LogDog:Mobile developers, QA teams and product managers needing live debugging and prototyping.
- Pricing
- Buoy:Freemium
- LogDog:Freemium
- Starting price
- Buoy:$9/month (Solo)
- LogDog:—
- Free plan or trial
- Buoy:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- LogDog:Free trial
- Plans
- Buoy:Free $0 · Solo $9/mo per month · Business $45/seat/mo per month
- LogDog:—
- Works with
- Buoy:React Native, Expo, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex
- LogDog:iOS, Android, Xcode, Android Studio, TestFlight, App Store
Buoy features
- Network inspector. Shows fetch/XHR calls, headers, bodies and timing without a proxy, with unlimited capture on paid plans.
- Console & logs. Displays app logs and state in real time on phone or desktop.
- Storage viewer. Lists storage keys and values, with read/write/delete on paid plans.
- React Query tool. Explore, refetch and invalidate queries directly from the app.
- Performance bench. Records FPS, CPU and memory to compare runs on real devices.
- Custom tools. Add your own React components as Buoy tools for unlimited extensibility.
LogDog features
- One-minute SDK integration. Add a few lines of code to start sending logs, network requests and events.
- Real-time remote logging. View logs, network traffic and events instantly via a web dashboard, even outside the local network.
- Request mocking & API builder. Mock any request (body, headers, status) and toggle full mocked APIs on/off.
- Smart filtering & search. Filter and search logs and requests in seconds with timeline drill-down.
- Session sharing & export. Share debugging sessions via public link or export data as JSON/CSV/HAR.
- On-device debug window. Open a debug UI on the device by gesture or custom action to inspect logs live.
- Live screen capture. Capture device screenshots and stream the screen for remote debugging.
- Cross-platform dashboard. Access the web UI from Windows, macOS or Linux without installing additional software.
Buoy vs LogDog FAQ
What is the difference between Buoy and LogDog?+
Buoy: AI-driven mobile app testing platform, focused on automated test generation rather than manual debugging and logging.
Should I use Buoy or LogDog?+
Pick Buoy if you want in-app inspection of mobile apps, AI-based mobile testing or integrations with React Native, Expo or Claude Code (on Buoy's list, not LogDog's). Pick LogDog if you want real-time mobile app debugging with mock APIs or integrations with iOS, Android or Xcode (on LogDog's list, not Buoy's).
Is Buoy or LogDog free?+
Buoy has a free plan; paid plans start at $9/month (Solo). LogDog has a free plan and paid plans.
Do Buoy and LogDog integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Buoy lists React Native, Expo, Claude Code, Cursor and 1 more; LogDog lists iOS, Android, Xcode, Android Studio and 2 more.
On DevHunt
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