HTTP Catcher vs ProxyPin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HTTP Catcher
This app acts as a web debugging proxy to intercept, inspect, modify, and replay web traffic. It records HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on your device without needing a computer, making it easy to test apps and websites.
- Intercept and inspect web traffic
- Decrypt HTTPS traffic
- Modify requests and responses
- Replay requests
- Block URLs
- View WebSocket
- DNS mapping
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HTTP Catcher is a web debugging proxy. It can be used to intercept, inspect, modify and replay web traffic. You don't need to connect to a computer, HTTP Catcher records HTTP traffic under Wi-Fi and cellular networks in the background. HTTP Catcher makes it easy to test your apps and websites, and you can view requests and responses directly. HOW IT WORKS HTTP Catcher creates a local VPN on your device. When you start to capture web traffic, HTTP Catcher will launch a local http proxy in VPN process. All of your web traffic will be forwarded to the local http proxy via VPN. FEATURES * Decrypt HTTPS traffic * View WebSocket * Block URL * Replay request * Modify requests and responses on the fly * Domain name filter * HTML, JavaScript, CSS reformat and re-indent * HEX viewer * DNS mapping
ProxyPin
Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Easily connect terminals via QR code, filter traffic, and process requests with custom scripts or rewrites. Decrypt sensitive data and block unwanted requests.
- QR code connection for proxy setup
- Domain name filtering
- JavaScript scripting for request/response processing
- Request and response rewriting
- Local request mapping
- AES decryption of message bodies
- Request blocking by URL
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Features Mobile scan code connection: no need to manually configure WiFi proxy, including configuration synchronization. All terminals can scan codes to connect and forward traffic to each other. Proxy Domain name filtering: Only intercept the traffic you need, and do not intercept other traffic to avoid interference with other applications. Script: Support writing JavaScript scripts to process requests or responses. Request rewrite: Support redirection, support replacement of request or response message, and can also modify request or response according to the increase. Request mapping: Do not request remote services, use local configuration or scripts for response Request Decryption: Configure AES decryption key to automatically decrypt HTTP message body Request blocking: Support blocking requests according to URL, and do not send requests to the server. Search: Search requests according to keywords, response types and other conditions Others: Favorites, history, toolbox, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ProxyPin at 4.5 against HTTP Catcher's 3.1. ProxyPin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (84% vs 61%). HTTP Catcher's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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. HTTP Catcher sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ProxyPin asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProxyPin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of HTTP Catcher's written reviews are positive against 84% of ProxyPin's.
HTTP Catcher ships an update every 3 weeks, ProxyPin every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HTTP Catcher | ProxyPin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (136 ratings) | 4.5 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | 102 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #175 | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MESS LAB LTD | Minimalist Network Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HTTP Catcher
ProxyPin
User reviews
HTTP Catcher
From 136 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎯 Comprehensive traffic sniffing capabilities
- 🔒 DNS hijacking and HTTPS decryption support
- 💻 Works across multiple devices via proxy
- 💰 Affordable compared to competitors
- 🎨 Intuitive UI and user-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes on newer iOS versions
- ❌ Certificate installation issues
- 🚫 HTTPS capture broken on iOS 16+
- 📉 Lack of maintenance and updates
- 😕 Poor customer support responsiveness
ProxyPin
From 102 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Free and open-source software
- 🚀 Powerful traffic capturing capabilities
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🔄 Multi-platform consistency
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Certificate installation issues
- 🐛 HTTPS packet capture failures
- 🐛 VPN service not starting properly
- 🐛 App crashes during packet capture
- 🐛 Small window/floating window black screen
Bugs and requests
HTTP Catcher
Reported bugs
9 issues- Certificate not working on iOS 16
- App crashes on iOS 16.5.1
- Advanced replay feature non-functional
- Restore purchase button unresponsive
- Piracy detection false positives
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- Website loading blocked during HTTPS capture
- Incomplete JSON text display
- UI rendering issues on iOS 10.3.3
- Purchase restoration fails after device reset
Requested features
10 requests- User agent identification in traffic logs
- Advanced filtering and search capabilities
- Per-app request blacklist functionality
- Request history filtering by application
- Copy entire request headers at once
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- Edit and resend requests without rewrite rules
- TCP and UDP packet capture support
- Regular expression support for validation
- Config file import functionality
- Improved text display for full content visibility
ProxyPin
Reported bugs
10 issues- Certificate installation fails despite enabling proxy
- HTTPS error -2 persists after certificate reset
- VPN icon not appearing on iOS 17.3.1+
- Packet capture stops unexpectedly while VPN still active
- Script editor auto-complete loses focus after clicking
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- WeChat data not captured properly
- Host lookup failures with timed replay
- iOS 15.0.1 no network access after certificate trust
- Response rewrite menu missing (only shows request rewrite)
- Certificate webpage returns 404 or connection errors
Requested features
12 requests- Response body rewriting capability
- Request replay with custom count and delay
- Keyword highlighting persistence
- Proxy filter persistence
- Local file storage support ($file/fs)
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- iOS app whitelist and blacklist
- Shortcuts/automation integration
- Request body preview
- Response search functionality
- SSL certificate solution for iOS (like Just Trust Me)
- Dynamic debugging capability
- Batch request replay functionality
In-app purchases
HTTP Catcher
- 3 Days Free TrialFree
- Full Unlock$3.99
ProxyPin
No in-app purchases
