# xPL Sniffer

> Real-time UDP packet sniffer for network message monitoring and analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Rafael de Mendoza.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpl-sniffer/id578141501 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rafael de Mendoza](https://appshunter.io/developer/578141504)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpl-sniffer/id578141501/reviews.md

## What is xPL Sniffer?

xPL Sniffer is a real time UDP packet sniffer which enables comprehensive monitoring of messages transiting in the network.

It provides options such as filtering by xPL paquet types or by keywords, automatic forwarding of messages received (Echo repply) and much more.

xPL Sniffer is a good analytical tool to keep on hand to observe, monitor or diagnose the content of messages.


Features:
• Detection and display of the IP address
• Display of UDP packets
• Display in Hex messages of type RAW
• Time stamping of messages
• Filtering by xPL message type (xpl-stat xpl xpl-trig-xpl-cmnd xpl-config)
• Filtering by keywords on any part of the message received
• Filtering of duplicates: 1 or 2 messages / 2 seconds
• Echo reply (returns the received message)
• Log sending by email
• Automatic stop capturing when exiting the application
• Anti lock when capturing
• Multi-orientation support
• iPhone and iPad support
• iPhone 5 support

## Key features

- Real-time UDP packet sniffing
- Filter by xPL message type
- Filter by keywords
- Timestamping of messages
- Echo reply functionality
- Log sending via email
- IP address detection

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpl-sniffer/id578141501/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Needs to be removed from the store!

*2017-10-15, version 1.1*

Do not purchase. No instructions. Totally useless. This is not what you expect.

### 1/5 — Scammed

*2016-10-23, version 1.0*

Yet another deceptive app. Why does Apple let apps like this into the eco system. 

Not a packet sniffer of any usefulness. You can only watch your local devices IP address so forget trying to see any other device on your network other than the iPhone you are on and that is essentially worthless

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2014-09-11, version 1.0*

You can't really view the traffic in the network.  It only shows the traffic from your IP address.  If you step out of the app and trigger some traffic from the browser and come back to the app to see the traffic, the sniffer stops automatically, so it's difficult even to see your own traffic.  Weird.  Documentation for the app is missing.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work, don't waste your money

*2014-07-24, version 1.0*

Doesn't work, don't waste your money

### 1/5 — Scam!!!

*2013-12-21, version 1.0*

Doesn't work don't waste your money

### 1/5 — ➖⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Total waste of money

*2013-07-20, version 1.0*

Was skeptical. Tried it anyway. Doesn't do anything. Total scam !!!!  Serves me right...  I am forced to choose a star. Unfortunately there are no negative stars.

## Frequently asked questions about xPL Sniffer

### What is xPL Sniffer?

xPL Sniffer is a real-time UDP packet sniffer designed to monitor messages transiting on a network. It offers features like filtering by xPL packet types or keywords, and automatic forwarding of received messages.

### How much does xPL Sniffer cost?

xPL Sniffer is a paid application, priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for network analysis.

### What devices does xPL Sniffer support?

xPL Sniffer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports multi-orientation and is optimized for iPhone 5.

### How often is xPL Sniffer updated?

The latest version of xPL Sniffer is 1.1, last updated on October 5, 2017. It was initially released on December 1, 2012.

### What is the age rating for xPL Sniffer?

xPL Sniffer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a broad audience, including younger users.

### Can xPL Sniffer filter messages by keywords?

Yes, xPL Sniffer allows filtering by keywords on any part of the received message. This helps in isolating specific data points within the network traffic.

### Does xPL Sniffer have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in xPL Sniffer. As a paid application, it is likely ad-free.

### What kind of messages can xPL Sniffer analyze?

xPL Sniffer can detect and display IP addresses and UDP packets, including RAW messages in Hex format. It also supports filtering by specific xPL message types like xpl-stat, xpl, xpl-trig, and xpl-cmnd.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1 — 2017-10-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Ready for iOS 11
Featured search filters
Bug fixes

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