Comparison

Proxyman vs WeakSim

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, allowing you to capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly from your iPhone or iPad. It decrypts requests and responses, offers advanced debugging tools, and ensures your sensitive data remains on your device.

Highlights
  • Capture & Inspect HTTP/HTTPS from iOS devices
  • Decrypt and view requests/responses
  • JSON syntax highlighting
  • Quick filtering by URL, header, body
  • Advanced debugging tools (SSL Proxying, Block List)
  • Secure with FaceID/TouchID/Passcode
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

WeakSim

Features
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WeakSim is an iOS weak network simulator. It intercepts device traffic through the system VPN (Packet Tunnel), applying delays, packet loss, bandwidth throttling and other impairments to TCP/UDP packets locally. It reproduces real-world weak network scenarios such as subways, elevators, high-speed trains, and poor signal areas, helping you verify your app's timeout, reconnection, and degradation logic. Core Features: - System-level traffic interception: Based on Network Extension Packet Tunnel, all device traffic goes through weak network simulation. - 9 built-in preset scenarios: 2G / 3G / Weak 4G / Weak Wi-Fi, Subway, Elevator, High Latency, High-Speed Train Disconnection, DNS Timeout. - Customizable network impairment parameters: Latency & Jitter, Packet Loss, Up/Down Bandwidth Throttling, Reordering, Duplication, Tampering, Periodic Disconnection, DNS Failure / Timeout / Error / Domain Hijacking. - Multiple network impairment models: Latency supports Uniform / Gaussian / Long-tail distribution; Packet Loss supports Random / Burst mode, closer to real link fluctuation. Sensitive Data: - WeakSim does not capture network packets; it only applies impairments such as latency, packet loss, and bandwidth throttling to network packets. - WeakSim collects metrics such as the number of uplink and downlink packets, traffic volume, and packet loss count, and stores them locally using SQLite without involving any remote servers. 【Auto-Renewable Subscription】 1. Subscription Service: a) Pro Weekly - Weekly auto-renewing subscription (1 week) 2. Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. 3. Auto-Renewal: Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the current period ends. Once the charge succeeds, the subscription period will be extended by one term. 4. Cancellation: You can manage or cancel your subscription by going to iPhone Settings → [Your Name] → iTunes & App Store → Apple ID → View Apple ID → Account Settings → Subscriptions. To avoid being charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. 5. Terms of Service: https://xling-net.github.io/weaksim/terms-of-service.html 6. Privacy Policy: https://xling-net.github.io/weaksim/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Proxyman4 screens
WeakSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WeakSim at none against Proxyman's 5. WeakSim also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Proxyman's advantage is chart position (#14 vs #152). 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. Proxyman sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. WeakSim asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proxyman ships an update weekly, WeakSim every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Proxyman versus WeakSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxymanWeakSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (800 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings800 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#14 — better#152
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProxyman LLCNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd

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

WeakSim

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Proxyman

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

WeakSim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proxyman free?
Proxyman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeakSim free?
WeakSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proxyman or WeakSim have ads?
Neither Proxyman nor WeakSim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proxyman or WeakSim?
Proxyman ships an update weekly, and WeakSim every 3 days. Most recently, Proxyman was updated on October 2, 2026 and WeakSim on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Proxyman or WeakSim?
Proxyman currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and WeakSim at #152. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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