Stream vs Debug Anywhere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stream
This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS network traffic on iOS devices. It enables capturing requests, replaying them, and managing host configurations for testing different environments. Essential for debugging network issues and understanding application behavior.
- Sniff HTTP & HTTPS requests
- Capture and preview request/response bodies
- Compose and replay HTTP requests
- Configure hosts for environment switching
- Import and replay HAR files
- Compatible with iPhone X and iPad multitasking
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Before downloading this App, We hope you can read the following introductions seriously. 1. Stream is designed for f2e developers, mobile developers, backend developers, sa engineers, qa engineers and users who have a certain network analyze abilities. 2. Stream is only designed for network debugging. Meanwhile, turning on Stream requires you to authorize VPN permissions. 3. Stream will never upload any user data, and we also expect you to spread to users who also trust us. If you do not agree with the above instructions, we recommend you consider seriously before downloading. Features: Stream is an iOS side network debugging tool, only for QA & development. 1. Sniff HTTP & HTTPS requests, meanwhile sniffing HTTPS requests needs you to install CA certificates. 2. Capture History, preview request body, and response body, supports text / JSON / files / forms. 3. Compose HTTP requests and Replay sniffed requests. 4. Support Hosts configuration, similar to Hosts in the PC features, for f2e developer and mobile developer to switch test environment and online environment easily. 5. Simple support on HAR files, you can export Charles / Fiddler / Chrome / Firefox network records to HAR file and then open in Stream and replay requests. 6. Compatible with iPhone X and iPad MutiTask.
Debug Anywhere
This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for web developers to inspect and debug web pages within a WebView environment. It offers features like source code inspection, network diagnostics, and JavaScript injection to streamline the development process.
- Webpage inspection tools
- User-Agent switcher
- JavaScript injection
- Network diagnostics (Ping, Traceroute)
- App URL scheme tester
- Incognito mode
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The Ultimate WebView Debugging Tool A must-have toolkit for web developers to inspect, debug, and enhance web pages effortlessly. Key Features: - Webpage Inspection Tools: Built-in DevTools to inspect source code, static resources, API requests, cookies, localStorage, and sessionStorage. - User-Agent Switcher: Easily change the User-Agent to test different devices and browsers. - JavaScript Injection: Inject custom JavaScript to manipulate web pages or simulate app environments. - Network Diagnostics: Use Ping and Traceroute to analyze DNS status and network performance. - App URL Scheme Tester: Quickly open and test custom app URL schemes. - Incognito Mode: Debug web pages privately without cache interference. Simplify your web debugging workflow today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Debug Anywhere at 4.6 against Stream's 4.1. Debug Anywhere also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 79%). Stream's advantage is iOS requirement (9 vs 13.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Stream sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Debug Anywhere sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Debug Anywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Stream's written reviews are positive against 94% of Debug Anywhere's.
Stream ships an update every 3 weeks, Debug Anywhere every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stream | Debug Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (133 ratings) | 4.6 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 133 — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #68 — better | #183 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stream Lab Inc. | 浩鑫 庄 |
Customer experience
Stream
Debug Anywhere
User reviews
Stream
From 133 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Free and powerful HTTP packet sniffer tool
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🔧 Useful for network debugging and troubleshooting
- 💡 Built-in JSON viewer and utilities (RSA, Base64 encryption/decryption)
- ✏️ Ability to edit and resend requests
Room to improve
- 🐛 Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.x versions
- 🐛 Gacha history recording not working properly
- 🐛 'Code 0' error when generating JSON links
- 🐛 VPN profile conflicts requiring app reinstallation
- ⚠️ Requires installing system certificates (security concern)
Debug Anywhere
From 54 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Useful for debugging
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Simulates browser F12 mode
- 👍 Great for developers
- 👍 Allows code execution on websites
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cannot see initial console.log
- 🐛 Console visible only after opening
- 🐛 No desktop site switch
- 🐛 Not loading
Bugs and requests
Stream
Reported bugs
10 issues- Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.1 and 18.2
- Gacha/wish history not being captured correctly
- Code 0 error when retrieving JSON links
- VPN profiles becoming non-functional after app use
- Server connection issues (192.168.0.2:8081 unreachable)
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- WebSocket messages lost after clearing capture history
- HTTPS interception blocking website access
- Request capture showing CONNECT instead of GET method
- Certificate trust settings not appearing after installation
- App functionality broken on latest iOS updates
Requested features
10 requests- Select all requests button for bulk export
- Ability to delete individual capture sessions/records
- Gzip response content decompression
- Breakpoint setting for request modification
- Media file saving capability
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- Custom certificate support
- Local debugging interface
- Improved font styling in UI
- Support for older iOS versions
- One-click export all requests functionality
Debug Anywhere
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot see initial console.log
- Console visible only after opening
- No switch to desktop site
- Not loading
Requested features
5 requests- Implement cookie editing
- Allow import cookies
- Dark mode
- Russian language support
- Add feature to edit cookies
In-app purchases
Stream
- Coke$0.99
- Coffee$2.99
Debug Anywhere
- PRO Membership$9.991 Year
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