Comparison

Surge 5 vs iCardVerify

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

Head to head
About

Surge 5

This advanced network utility allows developers to intercept, process, and forward network traffic. It offers deep control over connections, including URL redirection, local file mapping, and HTTPS decryption. Ideal for debugging and network analysis.

Highlights
  • Network connection takeover
  • Modify network requests/responses
  • Forward traffic to other proxies
  • Intercept and save network data
  • Decrypt HTTPS traffic
  • Rule-based forwarding
  • Ad blocking by domain
Features
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Surge is an advanced network toolbox and proxy utility. It is designed for developers and therefore requires professional knowledge to use. These four capabilities form the core workflow of Surge: · Takeover: Take over the network connections sent by the device. Surge supports both proxy service and virtual NIC takeover, capturing HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and UDP traffic from any app — even those ignoring proxy settings. All features work on the cellular network. · Processing: Modify the requests and responses that have been taken over: URL rewrite, header and body rewrite, local file mapping, custom DNS answers, and JavaScript-based modification. · Forwarding: Forward requests to proxy servers, either globally or driven by a flexible rule system. Policy groups select the best server automatically by latency, availability, or learned connection quality. · Intercept: Record and inspect requests and responses, including headers and bodies, and decrypt HTTPS traffic with MITM. Highlighted Features · Proxy protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, SOCKS5, SOCKS5-TLS, HTTP2 CONNECT, TrustTunnel, Shadowsocks, Snell, Trojan, Hysteria 2, AnyTLS, and SSH, with UDP relay support. · Used as a WireGuard or Tailscale client, converting the L3 VPN into a proxy policy. · Rules based on domain match/suffix/keyword/wildcard, CIDR IP range, GeoIP, ASN, protocol, port, and logical combinations; reusable rule sets hosted locally or remotely. · Policy groups: manual selection, automatic latency testing, fallback, load balancing, and the self-learning Smart group. · Complete DNS suite: DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-HTTP/3, DNS-over-QUIC, DNS-over-TLS, and concurrent queries for the fastest answer. · Local DNS mapping (equivalent to /etc/hosts) with wildcards, aliases, and per-domain DNS servers. Switch your app between production and development environments without changing any code. · Decrypt HTTPS traffic with Man-in-the-Middle and a built-in CA certificate generator. · Record and display HTTP requests and responses with JSON, text, image, and video viewers for the captured body; album mode for the request list; pre-filter for capturing. · Raw L3 packet capture. · Scripting: extend Surge with JavaScript — modify requests and responses, write custom rules, customize DNS answers, and run scheduled tasks. · Block unwanted requests by rules with high-performance pre-matching. · Measure traffic usage and network speed on Wi-Fi, cellular, and proxy connections. · Remote Dashboard: observe and debug traffic in real time from a Mac via Wi-Fi or USB, including cellular traffic. · Surge Ponte: access your home or office network remotely via your own devices, with no third-party service involved. · HTTPS proxy protocol supports client-side TLS certificate validation. · Safari extension to add rules; widgets and Information Panel for quick control. · Sync profiles across devices with iCloud Drive or Dropbox. · Full IPv6 support, TLS 1.3, HTTP/2, and QUIC. · High performance and industrial-grade stability, suitable for intensive use. Surge does not provide any proxy or VPN service; you need to configure your own servers. You may read the online manual for more information: https://nssurge.com/support Terms and Conditions: https://nssurge.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://nssurge.com/legal/privacy

About

iCardVerify

This tool generates and validates test credit card numbers for developers and QA professionals. It supports various card types and export formats, functioning offline for enhanced privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Generate test credit cards in batches
  • Validate major credit card types
  • Offline operation for privacy
  • Export to clipboard or PDF
  • Supports JSON, XML, and text formats
  • Works with Visa, Amex, Mastercard, JCB, and more
Features
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Effortlessly verify and generate test credit card numbers with iCardVerify, the essential tool for developers and QA professionals. Credit Card Generator: Harness the power of our advanced credit card generator to create up to 30 test credit cards in one batch. Whether you need Visa, Amex, Mastercard, JCB, or other card types, our generator has you covered. The generated credit card numbers can be instantly copied to the clipboard for quick use or exported as a PDF for convenient storage and reference. The credit card generator supports multiple formats, including JSON, XML, and plain text, ensuring seamless integration into your development and testing processes. Credit Card Validator: Our comprehensive credit card validator allows you to validate a wide range of credit cards with ease. From Visa and Amex to Mastercard, JCB, Discover, Diners Club, and Maestro, our credit card number validator supports all major card types. Ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of credit card numbers in your applications, enhancing your testing and validation workflow. The credit card validator provides detailed validation results, helping you identify and address any issues promptly. New: Sandbox Scenarios Make payment testing easier with the new Sandbox tab. Explore provider-published test scenarios for successful payments, declines, insufficient funds, 3D Secure authentication, and security code and address verification checks. Search by title, provider, or category to find the scenario you need, with clear descriptions of each expected outcome. Sandbox values are for supported test environments only. They do not verify real accounts and must never be used in production. Key Features: Offline Operation: Ensure privacy and security without internet dependency. Versatile Formats: Generate test card numbers in JSON, XML, or text for seamless integration. Extensive Support: Compatible with Visa, Amex, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, Diners Club, and Maestro. Export Options: Export generated credit cards to the clipboard or PDF for convenience. Perfect for testing payment systems and enhancing card security, iCardVerify simplifies your workflow. Note: iCardVerify does not authenticate account details or affiliate with card issuers.

Screenshots

Surge 54 screens
iCardVerify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iCardVerify at 100% against Surge 5's 52%. iCardVerify also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Surge 5's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (1K vs 6). On update cadence, ads, 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

Surge 5 is free to download; iCardVerify costs $1.99 up front. Surge 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. iCardVerify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCardVerify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surge 5 has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Surge 5's written reviews are positive against 100% of iCardVerify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surge 5 ships an update monthly, iCardVerify every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Surge 5 versus iCardVerify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurge 5iCardVerify
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.1 (1K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#5 — better#75
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurge Networks Inc.Adel Abdelmaseih

Customer experience

Surge 5

All ratings1,005 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative44.1%

iCardVerify

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Surge 5

Subscriptions1
  • Feature Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Surge Pro$49.99
None

iCardVerify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surge 5 free?
Surge 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCardVerify free?
iCardVerify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Surge 5 or iCardVerify?
iCardVerify is rated higher. Surge 5 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while iCardVerify averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Surge 5 or iCardVerify have ads?
Neither Surge 5 nor iCardVerify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surge 5 or iCardVerify?
Surge 5 ships an update monthly, and iCardVerify every 5 weeks. Most recently, Surge 5 was updated on November 2, 2026 and iCardVerify on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, Surge 5 or iCardVerify?
Surge 5 currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and iCardVerify at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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