Comparison

Nan 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

Nan

This tool captures and decrypts network traffic at the TCP/IP layer, offering advanced features for detecting TLS connections and WebSocket traffic. It allows selective capture of HTTPS traffic to prevent application malfunctions.

Highlights
  • TCP/IP layer capture
  • System proxy bypass
  • TLS connection detection
  • HTTPS capture and decryption
  • WebSocket decryption
  • IP packet assembly
Features
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Why You Need This: - Capture on TCP/IP layer, NOT system proxy. Avoid some applications not going through the proxy - Detect TLS connection and ALPN - Only capture and decrypt HTTPS the address you specify, to prevent certain applications from malfunctioning due to addresses that cannot be captured by packet capture. - Also support decrypt WebSocket How it works: - This app captures all IP packets (IP layer) - Next assemble into TCP stream (TCP layer) - Probe TLS connections and ALPN information to help you determine if there's any possibility of packet capture. - Next assemble into HTTPS/WebSocket packet (Application layer) if you MITM it

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

Nan4 screens
Network Sniffer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Sniffer at Free against Nan's $34.99. Network Sniffer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (197 vs 8). Nan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (89% vs 71%). On rating, ads, chart position and device support 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

Network Sniffer is free to download; Nan costs $34.99 up front. Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Nan against 4.6 for Network Sniffer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 197 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Nan's written reviews are positive against 71% of Network Sniffer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nan ships an update every 3 months, Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nan versus Network Sniffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanNetwork Sniffer
Price$34.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.6 (197 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better71.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8197 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#95 — better#196
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTxThinking, Inc.CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Nan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Network Sniffer

All ratings188 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

None

Nan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Sniffer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Nan free?
Nan costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Sniffer free?
Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nan or Network Sniffer?
Network Sniffer is rated higher. Nan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Network Sniffer averages 4.6 from 197 ratings.
Do Nan or Network Sniffer have ads?
Neither Nan nor Network Sniffer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nan or Network Sniffer?
Nan ships an update every 3 months, and Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Network Sniffer on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Nan or Network Sniffer?
Nan currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Network Sniffer at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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