# Packet Sender vs Network Sniffer

The clearest difference is price: Network Sniffer at Free against Packet Sender's $1.99. Network Sniffer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 43%). Packet Sender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Network Sniffer is free to download; Packet Sender costs $1.99 up front. Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Packet Sender asks for nothing beyond the download.

Packet Sender holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 197 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Packet Sender's written reviews are positive against 71% of Network Sniffer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Packet Sender ships an update every 8 months, Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Sender | Network Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-sender-udptcphttp/id1558236648/reviews)** | [4.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | #199 |
| Size | 2 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NagleCode, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338199853) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### Packet Sender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-sender-udptcphttp/id1558236648)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This network utility allows users to send UDP, TCP, and SSL packets with mixed ASCII or HEX input. It also supports sending HTTP GET/POST requests and receiving unsolicited packets on chosen ports. Data can be copied and pasted in various formats, and desktop packets can be transferred via cloud.

**Highlights:** Send UDP, TCP, SSL packets, Mixed ASCII or HEX input, Send HTTP GET/POST requests, Receive unsolicited packets, Copy/Paste data in ASCII/HEX/RAW, Transfer desktop packets via cloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Packet Sender free?

Packet Sender costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Network Sniffer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Packet Sender or Network Sniffer?

Packet Sender is rated higher. Packet Sender averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Network Sniffer averages 4.6 from 197 ratings.

### Do Packet Sender or Network Sniffer have ads?

Neither Packet Sender nor Network Sniffer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packet Sender or Network Sniffer?

Packet Sender ships an update every 8 months, and Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Packet Sender was updated on October 25, 2026 and Network Sniffer on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Packet Sender or Network Sniffer?

Packet Sender currently peaks at #80 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.*