Comparison

Charles Proxy vs WListerW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Charles Proxy

Capture and inspect network requests and responses directly on your iOS device. Debug networking issues without needing a computer. View detailed metadata, headers, and bodies, and even transfer sessions to a desktop for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Capture network requests and responses
  • Inspect metadata, headers, and bodies
  • SSL Proxying for plain text viewing
  • Measure network performance
  • Block requests to specific hosts
  • DNS spoofing
Features
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Charles Proxy for iOS lets you capture, inspect and modify network requests and responses on your iOS device. You can view metadata, headers and bodies in the app, so you can finally debug your app’s networking issues without a computer. Charles Proxy for iOS is an app from the creator of Charles Proxy for desktop. HOW IT WORKS Turn Charles on when you want to start capturing. Charles captures your network requests and responses in the background while you test your app or website. Return to Charles to inspect the requests and responses. If you also have Charles on your desktop, you can transfer recorded sessions to your desktop to explore them on the big screen. Charles creates a local VPN on your device. All of your network traffic passes through Charles on your device, and then out to the internet as usual over either WiFi or Mobile / Cellular data. There is no remote server involved, and your data always remains private to you. FEATURES * SSL Proxying to view SSL requests in plain text * View and share request and responses bodies * Syntax highlighting for text request and response bodies * Measure network performance over WiFi or Mobile / Cellular networks * Block requests to nominated hosts * DNS spoofing

About

WListerW

An intuitive event management app designed for hosts to effortlessly organize events and guest lists. It allows for quick setup, flexible access, and real-time updates, simplifying planning for memorable experiences.

Highlights
  • Quick event setup
  • Flexible sign-in options
  • Smart guest list management
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Collaborative planning
  • Secure event sharing
Features
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Simple Event Management Effortlessly manage your events and guest lists with Party, the intuitive event management app designed for hosts who want to stay organized. Key Features: • Quick Setup - Create events in seconds with just a name and passcode • Flexible Access - Sign in seamlessly with Apple, Google, or email • Smart Guest Lists - Add and manage attendees with ease • Real-time Updates - Keep your guest list synchronized across all devices • Collaborative Planning - Share editing access with co-hosts • Secure Sharing - Share event details via unique, customized URLs • Clean Interface - Modern, intuitive design that puts your events first Perfect for: • Party Planners • Event Organizers • Social Gatherings • Group Activities • Team Events • Community Meetups Party simplifies event management so you can focus on what matters most - creating memorable experiences with your guests.

Screenshots

Charles Proxy4 screens
WListerW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WListerW at 100% against Charles Proxy's 52%. WListerW also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Charles Proxy's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WListerW is free to download; Charles Proxy costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WListerW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charles Proxy has 187 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Charles Proxy's written reviews are positive against 100% of WListerW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Charles Proxy versus WListerW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharles ProxyWListerW
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (187 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings187 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXK72 LimitedWServiceW LLC

Customer experience

Charles Proxy

All ratings187 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral11.7%
Negative36.4%

WListerW

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Charles Proxy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't work with latest iOS versions
  • Fails to export sessions frequently
  • Incompatible with apps using VPN
  • Large JSON bodies not displayed properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to edit and replay requests
  • Improve JSON viewer and formatting
  • Add support for WebSockets
  • Provide option to map to local
  • Add scripting and breakpoint features

WListerW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Charles Proxy

No in-app purchases

None

WListerW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Charles Proxy free?
Charles Proxy costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WListerW free?
WListerW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Charles Proxy or WListerW?
WListerW is rated higher. Charles Proxy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while WListerW averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Charles Proxy or WListerW have ads?
Neither Charles Proxy nor WListerW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charles Proxy or WListerW?
Charles Proxy ships an update every 2 months, and WListerW every 2 months. Most recently, Charles Proxy was updated on October 19, 2026 and WListerW on October 13, 2026.

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