# Face Mesh vs Network Sniffer

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.

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.

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.

Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Mesh | Network Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562/reviews) | **[4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#73** |
| Size | 1 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Network Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Face Mesh or Network Sniffer?

Face Mesh currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Network Sniffer at #73. 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.*