Comparison

HTTP Catcher vs Spider Proxy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Intercept and inspect web traffic
  • Decrypt HTTPS traffic
  • Modify requests and responses
  • Replay requests
  • Block URLs
  • View WebSocket
  • DNS mapping
Features
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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

About

Spider Proxy

Capture, analyze, and modify HTTP/HTTPS network traffic directly on your iOS device. Debug network requests, rewrite responses, and share data across devices. Offers advanced tools for network analysis and development.

Highlights
  • HTTPS traffic analysis
  • Rule rewrites for real-time modification
  • Data export and sharing
  • Custom HTTP(S) network debugging
  • JavaScript scripting for interface extension
  • Extensive encryption and encoding tools
Features
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Spider Proxy is a powerful mobile HTTP/HTTPS network debugging and packet capture tool for iOS. Inspect, analyze, and modify HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses directly on your iPhone or iPad without connecting to a computer. It supports request export and customizable debugging, including URL redirection and custom headers—making it an essential tool for developers and testers. Upgrade to Spider Proxy VIP to unlock seamless multi-device collaboration! Manage up to 4 secondary devices simultaneously with one-click data sync and sharing. VIP also offers flexible authorization management, allowing you to set custom rules or revoke access at any time. How It Works Spider Proxy creates a secure local VPN configuration on your device. When packet capture is enabled, a local HTTP proxy runs within the VPN process, routing local network traffic through the proxy to intercept, parse, and debug HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses. Key Features HTTPS Traffic Analysis: Deep inspection and viewing of encrypted traffic. Formatted Previews: Built-in syntax highlighting and formatting for HTML, JSON, and CSS. Real-time Rule Rewrites: Modify HTTP(S) requests and responses on the fly. Multi-device Collaboration: Multi-device authorization and effortless data sync. Secure Authorization: Encrypted authorization rules with instant access revocation. Backup & Restore: Easily back up and restore your local configuration. JS Scripting: Extend interface capabilities using custom JavaScript scripts. Request Replay: Custom HTTP(S) replaying with dependency handling and assertion checks. Developer Toolbox: Encoding & Encryption: Base64, URL Encode/Decode, MD5, SHA256, AES128, DES/3DES, RC4, Rabbit, UTF-8 conversion, ASCII tools. Utilities: Timestamp converter, Password generator, UUID generator, Color picker, Number to Chinese, JSON formatting & comparison. Terms of Use Spider Proxy is designed exclusively for network development, app debugging, and educational research. Please strictly adhere to all applicable local laws and regulations.

Screenshots

HTTP Catcher4 screens
Spider Proxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spider Proxy at 3.8 against HTTP Catcher's 3.1. HTTP Catcher's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 10) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HTTP Catcher sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Spider Proxy sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spider Proxy holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTP Catcher has 136 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of HTTP Catcher's written reviews are positive against 67% of Spider Proxy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HTTP Catcher versus Spider Proxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTP CatcherSpider Proxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (136 ratings)3.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings136 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMESS LAB LTD南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司

Customer experience

HTTP Catcher

All ratings136 ratings
Positive48.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative41.9%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative30.6%

Spider Proxy

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

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

Spider Proxy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HTTP Catcher

One-time2
  • 3 Days Free TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$3.99
8 purchases

Spider Proxy

One-time8
  • upgrade package$1.99
  • Basic$2.99
  • Professional$3.99
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  • Enterprise Edition$9.99
  • Expansion device$129.99
  • Expansion device$199.99
  • Expansion device$599.99
  • Expansion device$999.99

Questions

Is HTTP Catcher free?
HTTP Catcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spider Proxy free?
Spider Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HTTP Catcher or Spider Proxy?
Spider Proxy is rated higher. HTTP Catcher averages 3.1 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Spider Proxy averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do HTTP Catcher or Spider Proxy have ads?
Neither HTTP Catcher nor Spider Proxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTP Catcher or Spider Proxy?
HTTP Catcher ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spider Proxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, HTTP Catcher was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spider Proxy on September 22, 2026.

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