# Http traffic capture vs Firelog for Firebase Console

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firelog for Firebase Console at every 3 weeks against Http traffic capture's every 3 months. Firelog for Firebase Console also leads on chart position (#107 vs unranked). Http traffic capture's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 53) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Http traffic capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Firelog for Firebase Console sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Http traffic capture against 4.7 for Firelog for Firebase Console. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 189 and 53 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Http traffic capture's written reviews are positive against 67% of Firelog for Firebase Console's.

Http traffic capture ships an update every 3 months, Firelog for Firebase Console every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Http traffic capture | Firelog for Firebase Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/http-traffic-capture/id1585539533/reviews) | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-for-firebase-console/id6744783540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#107** |
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Chenxi Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526035453) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### Http traffic capture

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

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


### Firelog for Firebase Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-for-firebase-console/id6744783540)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity without needing a laptop. Perfect for developers needing Firebase tools on the go.

**Highlights:** Manage Firebase projects on mobile, Browse and edit Firestore data, Monitor Cloud Functions and logs, Inspect Cloud Storage, Manage user authentication, Track production activity and alerts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Http traffic capture free?

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

### Is Firelog for Firebase Console free?

Firelog for Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Http traffic capture or Firelog for Firebase Console?

Firelog for Firebase Console is rated higher. Http traffic capture averages 4.6 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Firelog for Firebase Console averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.

### Do Http traffic capture or Firelog for Firebase Console have ads?

Both Http traffic capture and Firelog for Firebase Console show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Http traffic capture or Firelog for Firebase Console?

Http traffic capture ships an update every 3 months, and Firelog for Firebase Console every 3 weeks. Most recently, Http traffic capture was updated on November 11, 2026 and Firelog for Firebase Console on November 12, 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.*