Comparison

Requestflow vs Network Sniffer

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

Head to head
About

Requestflow

Features
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Http analysis tool easy to test request or analysis server response

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Requestflow4 screens
Network Sniffer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Requestflow at none against Network Sniffer's 1. Requestflow also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Network Sniffer's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Requestflow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Requestflow ships an update daily, Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Requestflow versus Network Sniffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRequestflowNetwork Sniffer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (188 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—188 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#132 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChun Che ChenCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Requestflow

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Sniffer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Requestflow free?
Requestflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Sniffer free?
Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Requestflow or Network Sniffer have ads?
Neither Requestflow nor Network Sniffer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Requestflow or Network Sniffer?
Requestflow ships an update daily, and Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Requestflow was updated on September 8, 2026 and Network Sniffer on September 25, 2026.

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