# HTTP Catcher vs Spider Proxy

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 (#175 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTP Catcher | Spider Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-catcher/id1445874902/reviews) | **[3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-proxy-https-catcher/id6451132116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MESS LAB LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445874901) | [南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696894589) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTP Catcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-catcher/id1445874902)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Developer Tools, #190 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Days Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on newer iOS versions
- ❌ Certificate installation issues
- 🚫 HTTPS capture broken on iOS 16+
- 📉 Lack of maintenance and updates
- 😕 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Spider Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-proxy-https-catcher/id6451132116)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Professional | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise Edition | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $129.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $199.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $599.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*