Comparison

Proxyman vs Tidytext

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

Head to head
About

Proxyman

This app acts as a web debugging proxy to capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly from your iOS devices. It allows you to decrypt requests and responses, filter traffic, and utilize advanced debugging tools without needing a Mac.

Highlights
  • Capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS from iOS devices
  • Decrypt and view requests/responses
  • JSON syntax highlighting
  • Quick traffic filtering
  • Advanced debugging tools (SSL Proxying, Breakpoint)
  • Rewrite and scripting capabilities
Features
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Meet a superb Web Debugging Proxy that can act like a middleman, aka Proxyman.  ### Features - Directly Capture & Inspect HTTP/HTTPS from your iOS/iPad Devices without using MacBooks. - Decrypt and View HTTP/HTTPS Request/Response in plain text - JSON Syntax Highlighting - Exclusively designed for iPhone and iPad (Landscape and Two Columns) - Share traffic to Proxyman macOS - a native macOS app for better inspection - Pin working domains - Quick filter with URL, Header Body, and Type of Request/Response (e.g., JSON, Form, HTML, CSS, Document, etc) - Better Request/Response Previewer: Multiple columns, JSON Preview, JSON TreeView, etc - Safe Lock: Protect your sensitive data with FaceID / TouchID / Passcode - Advanced Debugging Tools: SSL Proxying, Block List, Map Local, Breakpoint, etc - Rewrite & Scripting ### Proxyman macOS Proxyman for iOS works perfectly with Proxyman for macOS (native macOS app, supports macOS 26 and M4 Chip) ### How it works Proxyman iOS creates a local VPN on your device and then forwards all traffic to a Local Man-in-The-Middle Server. As long as the VPN is active, Proxyman iOS can capture all traffic over Wi-Fi and cellular Data. ### How about my sensitive data? - Proxyman Root Certificate is a self-signed certificate that is generated on your local machine. Thus, all requests and responses are captured and stored on your devices and Proxyman does not have access to your data. - There are no remote servers involved. What’s in your devices, it’s in your devices. ************* - Support: https://proxyman.com/support - Privacy Policy: https://proxyman.com/privacy - Terms of Services: https://proxyman.com/terms-of-use

About

Tidytext

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TidyText is a clean, fast, offline-first text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Built entirely with SwiftUI and optimized for native performance, TidyText helps you edit plain text and source code files without accounts, subscriptions, trackers, or cloud dependencies. Your files stay on your device. FEATURES • Syntax highlighting for: JSON, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, HTML, XML, CSS, SCSS, LESS, YAML, Markdown, and more. • JSON tools: Pretty-print, minify, validate, and jump directly to parsing errors. • XML / HTML / plist formatting: Format structured files instantly with one tap. • Markdown preview: Preview `.md` files using native rendering. • Find & Replace: Live match highlighting, regex support, and case-sensitive search. • Draft auto-save: Unsaved work is restored automatically after reopening the app. • Recent files: Quick access to recently opened documents using secure system bookmarks. • Native file support: Open and save plain-text and source-code files directly from the Files app. • Editor customization: Adjust font size, soft wrap, line numbers, and auto-format behavior. • Productivity tools: Undo & redo, line/column indicators, word counts, language badges, rename-in-place, and sharing support. PRIVACY FIRST TidyText runs entirely on-device. • No accounts • No analytics • No tracking • No ads • No network requests Designed for developers, power users, writers, and anyone who wants a fast native editor without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

Proxyman4 screens
Tidytext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Proxyman at Free against Tidytext's $2.99. Proxyman also leads on chart position (#9 vs unranked). Tidytext's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On 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

Proxyman is free to download; Tidytext costs $2.99 up front. Proxyman sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Tidytext asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Proxyman versus Tidytext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxymanTidytext
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (814 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings814 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProxyman LLCAyman Hunjol

Bugs and requests

Proxyman

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Breakpoint functionality not working properly
  • Losing session state when relaunching the app
  • Incompatibility issues with certain apps and websites
  • Crashes when trying to view large response bodies

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Simplified Chinese
  • Implement scripting capabilities like the desktop version
  • Improve handling of WebSocket and MQTT traffic
  • Allow grouping of related requests
  • Add an option to change DNS settings within the app

Tidytext

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Proxyman

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • PROJECT PASS Quarterly Subscription3 Months trial$19.993 Months
  • Premium Annual Subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Proxyman Lifetime with Black Friday$69.99
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

Tidytext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proxyman free?
Proxyman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tidytext free?
Tidytext costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proxyman or Tidytext have ads?
Neither Proxyman nor Tidytext shows ads.

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