# Http traffic capture vs Codereader.dev

The clearest difference is ads: Codereader.dev at none against Http traffic capture's shown. Codereader.dev also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Http traffic capture's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 5) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Http traffic capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Codereader.dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Codereader.dev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Http traffic capture has 188 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Http traffic capture's written reviews are positive against 100% of Codereader.dev's.

Http traffic capture ships an update every 3 months, Codereader.dev every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Http traffic capture | Codereader.dev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-traffic-capture/id1585539533/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereaderdev/id6444749484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Chenxi Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526035453) | [Matias Andrade Guzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656626837) |

## What reviewers say

### Http traffic capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-traffic-capture/id1585539533)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool captures and analyzes HTTP and HTTPS network traffic. It allows users to preview various file types, set capture rules, and filter historical data. All captured data is stored locally for privacy and security.

**Highlights:** HTTP/HTTPS traffic analysis, File type preview (HTML, JS, images), Packet capture rules, Historical record storage, Content filtering, Packet export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to pro version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good basic functionality
- 👍 Solves user problems
- 👍 Clean interface
- 👍 Useful for https
- 👍 Paid version worth it

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Full of ads
- ❌ Unusable on iOS 17
- ❌ Crashes and disconnects network
- ❌ Stuck on terms and conditions
- ❌ Unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately
- Network disconnects upon opening
- Stuck on terms and conditions screen
- Cannot clear captured data without reinstalling
- Exported HAR files have jumbled request order

**Requested features**

- Update to support iOS 17
- More block options
- Ability to copy all captured data
- Add full protocol header copy function
- Customizable deletion of useless packets


### Codereader.dev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereaderdev/id6444749484)

Capture code ideas and notes on the go, read code comfortably on your phone with customizable displays, and support multiple programming languages. This tool aims to make your coding life more flexible and convenient.

**Highlights:** Capture code ideas on the fly, Read code comfortably on phone, Customizable display, Multi-language support, Quick code reviews, Jot down notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Codereader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Http traffic capture free?

Http traffic capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Codereader.dev free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Http traffic capture or Codereader.dev?

Codereader.dev is rated higher. Http traffic capture averages 4.6 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Codereader.dev averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Http traffic capture or Codereader.dev have ads?

Http traffic capture shows ads; Codereader.dev does not.

### Which is updated more often, Http traffic capture or Codereader.dev?

Http traffic capture ships an update every 3 months, and Codereader.dev every 2 weeks. Most recently, Http traffic capture was updated on September 24, 2026 and Codereader.dev on September 16, 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.*