# Nan vs Network Sniffer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Nan | Network Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $34.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nan-packet-capture/id1534485108/reviews) | **[4.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | #199 |
| Size | 177 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### Nan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nan-packet-capture/id1534485108)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Network Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*