Comparison

Face Mesh vs Network Sniffer

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

Head to head
About

Face Mesh

Visualize and interact with ARKit's 3D face mesh. Developers can see vertex indices, select specific parts of the face, and export index arrays for use in FaceTracking applications.

Highlights
  • Visualize vertex indices on 3D face mesh
  • Tap to select/deselect individual vertices
  • Select face outline and eyes
  • Export index arrays
  • Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate gestures
Features
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Face Mesh app is for iOS developers who need to visually learn the vertex indices for the ARFaceGeometry face mesh provided by Apple Developer. These vertex indices are very important for working in ARKit and especially for developing FaceTracking apps. You will be able to see the actual location of each vertex in the 3D face mesh grid. Each vertex is labeled with its index as it exists in ARFaceGeometry.vertices() • Tap on individual vertices to select/deselect. • Use All, None & Invert options to easily build complex selections. • Easily select face geometry outline and individual eyes. • Export your selections as an array of indices with one tap. How to move around the face mesh? - Pinch to zoom in/out - Pan with one finger to rotate - Pan with two fingers to move - Rotate with two fingers to rotate on the z-axis

About

Network Sniffer

Analyze your device's network activity to understand app behavior. Identify which apps are connecting to the internet, their data usage, and potential privacy risks. Gain control over your network with detailed visual reports and advanced inspection tools.

Highlights
  • Deep network analysis with visual reports
  • Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic
  • External proxy for custom inspection
  • JavaScript scripting for custom rules
  • Request replay and rewrite
  • Real-time speed and data usage widgets
Features
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Network Sniffer is an intelligent network activity analyzer that helps you understand what your apps are really doing online. No technical skills required — easily identify: Which apps are secretly connecting to the internet? Are they sending requests frequently in the background? Is your privacy at risk or data being wasted? You're no longer a passive user — you're in control. Core Features (not limited to): 1. Deep Network Analysis: Visual reports showing which apps are connecting, what they are sending, how often, and whether there’s abnormal or wasteful activity. 2. Network Sniffing: Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic on your iOS device, with full MITM support for encrypted traffic analysis. 3. External Proxy: Route device traffic through an external proxy server, enabling custom inspection, filtering, and debugging of network requests. 4. JavaScript Scripting: Create custom rules and behaviors using JavaScript to enhance and personalize your network inspection. 5. Request Replays: Resend captured requests to test app behavior under various conditions — ideal for debugging and performance testing. 6. Request/Response Rewrite: Modify headers and bodies of requests and responses on the fly, giving you unmatched control over data flows. 7. Client Proxy: Forward requests from other devices on your local network to this device for centralized debugging. 8. Upstream Proxy Support: Forward HTTP requests to a third-party proxy server for advanced testing or network routing scenarios. 9. Widgets & Dynamic Island Support: Monitor upload/download speeds and data usage in real time via homescreen widgets or the iPhone Dynamic Island. Permissions Network Sniffer requires VPN permission to function. This is only used for local traffic capture — no remote servers or proxying involved. Privacy Notice Network Sniffer does not upload any of your data and does not include any proxy, VPN bypass, or "scientific access" functions. Your data stays on your device. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

Face Mesh3 screens
Network Sniffer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Sniffer at Free against Face Mesh's $19.99. Network Sniffer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (70% vs 33%). Face Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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

Network Sniffer is free to download; Face Mesh costs $19.99 up front. Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Face Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 188 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Face Mesh's written reviews are positive against 70% of Network Sniffer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Face Mesh versus Network Sniffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace MeshNetwork Sniffer
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (16 ratings)4.5 (188 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews70.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16188 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#170 — better#172
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech PositiveCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Face Mesh

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Network Sniffer

All ratings188 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative27.0%

In-app purchases

None

Face Mesh

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Sniffer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Face Mesh free?
Face Mesh costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Sniffer free?
Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Face Mesh or Network Sniffer?
Network Sniffer is rated higher. Face Mesh averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Network Sniffer averages 4.5 from 188 ratings.
Do Face Mesh or Network Sniffer have ads?
Neither Face Mesh nor Network Sniffer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Face Mesh or Network Sniffer?
Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, and Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Face Mesh was updated on September 9, 2026 and Network Sniffer on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Face Mesh or Network Sniffer?
Face Mesh currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and Network Sniffer at #172. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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