# Proxyman vs CAR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Proxyman at 814 against CAR's 1. Proxyman also leads on chart position (#9 vs unranked). CAR's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proxyman sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and CAR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proxyman has 814 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Proxyman ships an update weekly, CAR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proxyman | CAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxyman-capture-https/id1551292695/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-ter/id6781115507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **814** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Proxyman LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677092874) | [Carter Beaudoin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781115509) |

## What reviewers say

### Proxyman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxyman-capture-https/id1551292695)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #74 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app acts as a web debugging proxy, capturing and inspecting HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly from your iOS devices. It offers advanced tools for developers to decrypt requests, filter traffic, and rewrite data, with robust security features to protect sensitive information.

**Highlights:** Capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic, Decrypt and view requests/responses, JSON syntax highlighting, Quick traffic filtering, Advanced debugging tools (SSL Proxying, Block List), Rewrite and scripting capabilities, FaceID/TouchID/Passcode protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| PROJECT PASS Quarterly Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Proxyman Lifetime with Black Friday | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful networking tools
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Helpful for debugging and development
- 🤖 Great for reverse engineering APIs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 🔋 High data usage reported by some users
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🤖 Confusing user experience for free version

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### CAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-ter/id6781115507)

Create custom dashboards for your personal projects using AI. Visualize real-time data with over 25 native controls like gauges, charts, and toggles. Connect to your own server or use a hosted relay for secure data transmission.

**Highlights:** AI-powered dashboard creation, 25+ native controls (gauges, charts, toggles), Real-time telemetry visualization, Connect to your own server, Hosted relay option, Phone as sensor beacon, WebSocket connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connect+ Solo | $2.99 | per month |
| Connect+ Duo | $4.99 | per month |
| Connect+ Group | $9.99 | per month |
| Connect+ Fleet | $19.99 | per month |
| Control Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proxyman free?

Proxyman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CAR free?

CAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Proxyman or CAR?

CAR is rated higher. Proxyman averages 4.8 out of 5 from 814 ratings, while CAR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Proxyman or CAR have ads?

Neither Proxyman nor CAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proxyman or CAR?

Proxyman ships an update weekly, and CAR every 5 days. Most recently, Proxyman was updated on November 13, 2026 and CAR on November 15, 2026.

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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.*