# Http traffic capture vs Stream HTTP Sniffer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Http traffic capture at 68% against Stream HTTP Sniffer's 11%. Http traffic capture also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (188 vs 2). Stream HTTP Sniffer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). 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 Stream HTTP Sniffer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Http traffic capture holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Http traffic capture has 188 ratings behind it against 2, 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 11% of Stream HTTP Sniffer's.

Http traffic capture ships an update every 3 months, Stream HTTP Sniffer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Http traffic capture | Stream HTTP Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-traffic-capture/id1585539533/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-http-sniffer/id6483685232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Chenxi Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526035453) | [Xiamen Yidong Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476811365) |

## What reviewers say

### Http traffic capture

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

**Currently charting:** #176 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


### Stream HTTP Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-http-sniffer/id6483685232)

This tool captures and analyzes HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your device for network debugging. It allows developers and QA teams to inspect requests and responses, filter traffic, rewrite messages, and even block specific requests. HTTPS capture requires CA certificate configuration.

**Highlights:** HTTP/HTTPS packet capture, Request/response history, Domain filtering, Request rewriting, Request blocking, JavaScript scripting, Keyword search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 个月 VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 个月 VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 年 VIP 会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 终身VIP | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Http traffic capture free?

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

### Is Stream HTTP Sniffer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Http traffic capture or Stream HTTP Sniffer?

Http traffic capture is rated higher. Http traffic capture averages 4.6 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Stream HTTP Sniffer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Http traffic capture or Stream HTTP Sniffer have ads?

Http traffic capture shows ads; Stream HTTP Sniffer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Http traffic capture or Stream HTTP Sniffer?

Http traffic capture ships an update every 3 months, and Stream HTTP Sniffer every 5 days. Most recently, Http traffic capture was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stream HTTP Sniffer on September 25, 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.*