Hyperest vs Network Sniffer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hyperest
This advanced client allows users to perform REST and GraphQL requests with support for common HTTP methods. It offers beautiful themes, dark mode, and formatters for JSON and GraphQL queries. Future updates will integrate language server features for enhanced development.
- REST and GraphQL request support
- Common HTTP methods
- Beautiful themes and Dark Mode (Pro)
- JSON and GraphQL query formatters (Pro)
- Integration with language servers (upcoming)
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Advanced HTTP Client for performing REST and GraphQL requests. Features: - Support common HTTP methods - Support performing both REST and GraphQL requests - Bundled with beautiful themes and typography and Dark Mode (Pro) - Formatters for JSON and GraphQL query (Pro) Upcoming: - Integrate with JSON and GraphQL language server to provide advanced language features
Network Sniffer
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.
- 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
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Network Sniffer is an intelligent network activity analyzer that helps you understand what your apps are really doing online. No technical skills required — easily identify: Which apps are secretly connecting to the internet? Are they sending requests frequently in the background? Is your privacy at risk or data being wasted? You're no longer a passive user — you're in control. Core Features (not limited to): 1. Deep Network Analysis: Visual reports showing which apps are connecting, what they are sending, how often, and whether there’s abnormal or wasteful activity. 2. Network Sniffing: Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic on your iOS device, with full MITM support for encrypted traffic analysis. 3. External Proxy: Route device traffic through an external proxy server, enabling custom inspection, filtering, and debugging of network requests. 4. JavaScript Scripting: Create custom rules and behaviors using JavaScript to enhance and personalize your network inspection. 5. Request Replays: Resend captured requests to test app behavior under various conditions — ideal for debugging and performance testing. 6. Request/Response Rewrite: Modify headers and bodies of requests and responses on the fly, giving you unmatched control over data flows. 7. Client Proxy: Forward requests from other devices on your local network to this device for centralized debugging. 8. Upstream Proxy Support: Forward HTTP requests to a third-party proxy server for advanced testing or network routing scenarios. 9. Widgets & Dynamic Island Support: Monitor upload/download speeds and data usage in real time via homescreen widgets or the iPhone Dynamic Island. Permissions Network Sniffer requires VPN permission to function. This is only used for local traffic capture — no remote servers or proxying involved. Privacy Notice Network Sniffer does not upload any of your data and does not include any proxy, VPN bypass, or "scientific access" functions. Your data stays on your device. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at miaozhi.ai@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Network Sniffer at 4.5 against Hyperest's 4.1. Network Sniffer also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 7) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). Hyperest's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hyperest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Network Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 188 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hyperest ships an update every 4 days, Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hyperest | Network Sniffer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) | 4.5 (188 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 188 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #170 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peng Lyu | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Hyperest
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In-app purchases
Hyperest
- Unlimited Pro$6.99
Network Sniffer
- Lifetime Premium$7.99
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