# HTTP Catcher — Inspect web traffic

> Web debugging proxy for inspecting and modifying HTTP/HTTPS traffic on mobile. (iPhone/iPad app by MESS LAB LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-catcher/id1445874902 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MESS LAB LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445874901)
- Category: Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 136 App Store ratings · 183 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-catcher/id1445874902/reviews.md

## What is HTTP Catcher?

HTTP Catcher is a web debugging proxy. It can be used to intercept, inspect, modify and replay web traffic.

You don't need to connect to a computer, HTTP Catcher records HTTP traffic under Wi-Fi and cellular networks in the background. HTTP Catcher makes it easy to test your apps and websites, and you can view requests and responses directly.

HOW IT WORKS
HTTP Catcher creates a local VPN on your device. When you start to capture web traffic, HTTP Catcher will launch a local http proxy in VPN process. All of your web traffic will be forwarded to the local http proxy via VPN.

FEATURES
* Decrypt HTTPS traffic
* View WebSocket
* Block URL
* Replay request
* Modify requests and responses on the fly
* Domain name filter
* HTML, JavaScript, CSS reformat and re-indent
* HEX viewer
* DNS mapping

## Key features

- Intercept and inspect web traffic
- Decrypt HTTPS traffic
- Modify requests and responses
- Replay requests
- Block URLs
- View WebSocket
- DNS mapping

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3 Days Free Trial | Free | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #130 in Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## What do users think of HTTP Catcher?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎯 Comprehensive traffic sniffing capabilities
- 🔒 DNS hijacking and HTTPS decryption support
- 💻 Works across multiple devices via proxy
- 💰 Affordable compared to competitors
- 🎨 Intuitive UI and user-friendly interface
- 🛠️ Effective debugging and testing tool
- ⚡ Solid performance and reliability

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on newer iOS versions
- ❌ Certificate installation issues
- 🚫 HTTPS capture broken on iOS 16+
- 📉 Lack of maintenance and updates
- 😕 Poor customer support responsiveness
- 🔄 Restore purchase functionality broken
- 📋 Incomplete packet capture
- 🎭 Confusing UI layout and organization
- 🔐 SSL pinning bypass unreliable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Certificate not working on iOS 16
- App crashes on iOS 16.5.1
- Advanced replay feature non-functional
- Restore purchase button unresponsive
- Piracy detection false positives
- Website loading blocked during HTTPS capture
- Incomplete JSON text display
- UI rendering issues on iOS 10.3.3
- Purchase restoration fails after device reset

**Most requested features**

- User agent identification in traffic logs
- Advanced filtering and search capabilities
- Per-app request blacklist functionality
- Request history filtering by application
- Copy entire request headers at once
- Edit and resend requests without rewrite rules
- TCP and UDP packet capture support
- Regular expression support for validation
- Config file import functionality
- Improved text display for full content visibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 183)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-catcher/id1445874902/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Https doesn’t work

*2026-06-14, version 2.8.0*

Unfortunately the https certificate process doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Root cert

*2026-03-23, version 2.8.0*

After paying I was unable to install root cert to decrypt https traffic

### 1/5 — 買了還不能申請退款

*2026-01-26, version 2.8.0*

不知道有什麼用，好幾年都沒更新了。，千萬別買

### 2/5 — IOS 26

*2025-12-27, version 2.8.0*

Все круто, но где обновление для IOS 26?

### 5/5 — 👊

*2025-12-03, version 2.8.0*

Лучшее приложение на 2025 год

### 4/5 — Not Maintained/Updated... But Works Still

*2025-11-09*

I've downloaded and toyed with every traffic sniffing app ever lucky enough to be released in the App Store the past 7 years. Some were terrible, some extraordinary. All are gone now- removed. Except for a few, and here is one of them. 

It does all the things you'd want it to do, including DNS hijacking. It's great. I do have some minor complaints, like its lack of displaying the user agent making calls. I have to go by guessing and it's a mess. I wish it would just say what's doing it so I know if it's Safari, CFNetworking, or some silly app. The filter also is lacking. But pretty much every feature is not unlike the others- it's just a bit messier.

### 1/5 — 作者不更新了 没法用了

*2025-10-17, version 2.8.0*

新版ios 没法抓https请求了

### 1/5 — Decrypt https doesn’t work

*2025-06-11*

Don’t be suckered into paying for it. The app is clearly abandoned and stopped working properly a long time ago.

### 1/5 — Non funziona, pro inutile

*2025-06-10, version 2.8.0*

4€ buttati, escono solo le richieste di connessione (Connect) e niente più, non si riesce a installare il certificato

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-04-23, version 2.8.0*

It doesn't work, don't pay

## Frequently asked questions about HTTP Catcher

### What does HTTP Catcher do?

HTTP Catcher functions as a web debugging proxy. It allows you to intercept, inspect, modify, and replay web traffic directly from your mobile device. This is useful for testing applications and websites by examining requests and responses.

### How does HTTP Catcher work?

The app creates a local VPN on your device. When you start capturing traffic, it launches a local HTTP proxy within the VPN process. All your web traffic is then routed through this proxy for inspection and manipulation.

### Can I decrypt HTTPS traffic with this app?

Yes, a key feature of HTTP Catcher is its ability to decrypt HTTPS traffic. This allows you to view and analyze the content of secure web connections, which is crucial for thorough debugging.

### Is HTTP Catcher free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock advanced features or remove limitations, providing a freemium model for users.

### What are some common use cases for HTTP Catcher?

Common use cases include debugging mobile applications by inspecting their network requests and responses, testing website functionality, analyzing API calls, and understanding how data is transmitted over Wi-Fi and cellular networks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.0 — 2021-06-03

1. Fix iOS 14 Wi-Fi connection failure issue
2. Fix a connection failure when accessing HTTPS requests with IP domain address
3. Support advanced replay function, replay can edit request content
4. Fix the problem of wrong format of cURL export

### 2.7.0 — 2020-10-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.6.0 — 2020-09-24

bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.5.0 — 2020-09-21

1. Improve network speed
2. Rewrite support the addition of groups

### 2.4.0 — 2020-08-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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