# Stream vs Debug Anywhere

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stream | Debug Anywhere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-network-debug-tool/id1312141691/reviews) | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/debug-anywhere/id1555924269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | #188 |
| Size | 33 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stream Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499306893) | [浩鑫 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602937604) |

## What reviewers say

### Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-network-debug-tool/id1312141691)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coke | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Debug Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/debug-anywhere/id1555924269)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Webpage inspection tools, User-Agent switcher, JavaScript injection, Network diagnostics (Ping, Traceroute), App URL scheme tester, Incognito mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Membership | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for debugging
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Simulates browser F12 mode
- 👍 Great for developers
- 👍 Allows code execution on websites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot see initial console.log
- 🐛 Console visible only after opening
- 🐛 No desktop site switch
- 🐛 Not loading

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot see initial console.log
- Console visible only after opening
- No switch to desktop site
- Not loading

**Requested features**

- Implement cookie editing
- Allow import cookies
- Dark mode
- Russian language support
- Add feature to edit cookies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stream free?

Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Debug Anywhere free?

Debug Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stream or Debug Anywhere?

Debug Anywhere is rated higher. Stream averages 4.1 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Debug Anywhere averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do Stream or Debug Anywhere have ads?

Neither Stream nor Debug Anywhere shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stream or Debug Anywhere?

Stream ships an update every 3 weeks, and Debug Anywhere every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stream was updated on October 17, 2026 and Debug Anywhere on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stream or Debug Anywhere?

Stream currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Debug Anywhere at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*