Comparison

Http traffic capture vs Umbra

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Http traffic capture

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
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HTTP Traffic Capture is a lightweight HTTP & HTTPs packet capture tool for common users who have network analysis capabilities. Features: 1. Support HTTP and HTTPs traffic analysis 2. Support HTML, Javascript, CSS, picture (webp, jpeg, png) preview, and binary data viewing 3. Support for setting packet capture rules 4. Support historical packet capture records 5. Support filtering historical packet content 6. Support exporting the captured packet content Instructions: 1. The software can support HTTP packet capture by default. If you need to capture and parse HTTPs traffic, you need to install a certificate 2. Click the start button, the system will create and connect to the vpn, and start the packet capture process; if you reject the vpn configuration, the packet capture cannot be performed 3. Click the orange task bar to view the current session, and click the session to view the session request and response 4. Click the request line and response line in the session to export the corresponding value 5. You can filter the content of a specific domain name through the filter button 6. You can export the session content through the export button 7. Click the stop button, a history record will be generated for subsequent viewing 8. If you need to clean up all data, you can go to the settings page and click the clear all data button How the software works: After opening the packet capture, the software will start a vpn and direct the vpn data packet to the local HTTP proxy server. Complete the analysis and storage of the data packet in the local proxy server. For HTTTPs data, you need to install and trust the certificate to successfully parse it. Data security: Since packet capture software involves user privacy data, privacy protection is the most important design consideration for software. To this end, we have made the following mechanism for this purpose: 1. The software's CA key and CA certificate are dynamically and randomly generated by the software and stored in the sandbox. No one can know the user's CA private key. 2. The certificate cannot be shared between different users. 3. After reinstalling the application, the history will cause the certificate to become invalid, and the user can manually delete the certificate in the settings. 4. The certificate is valid for one year. After the certificate expires, the user needs to regenerate it before it can be used. 5. The HTTP data captured by the software is only stored locally and will not be uploaded to any other place. 6. The user cannot modify the network request through the software to prevent some improper behavior. System configuration instructions: HTTP proxy server: 127.0.0.1:9080 Certificate description file name: Traffic Capture YYYY-MM-dd HH:mm, where YYYY-MM-dd HH:mm is the time when the certificate is generated VPN description file name: "Traffic Capture"

About

Umbra

Features
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UMBRA — Know Your Network. Secure Your Home. Umbra is the modern network scanner built for clarity, security, and peace of mind. Discover every device on your Wi-Fi. Test your connection. Identify vulnerabilities. Understand your network like a pro — no technical experience required. Whether you’re troubleshooting slow Wi-Fi, checking who’s connected, or securing your smart home, Umbra gives you the tools to stay in control. DISCOVER WHAT’S ON YOUR NETWORK Get a clear, real-time view of every device on your Wi-Fi: • Phones, laptops, TVs • Consoles & tablets • Routers, boosters, access points • Smart home devices (cameras, bulbs, speakers, etc.) See device details, names, vendor info, and more — all in one simple dashboard. RUN POWERFUL DIAGNOSTICS Umbra includes pro-level tools made simple: • Ping • Traceroute • DNS resolver • mDNS discovery • Device latency & reachability tests • Local vulnerability insights (UPnP, open ports, weak configurations, etc.) Built for beginners. Trusted by power users. CHECK FOR RISKS & VULNERABILITIES Smart homes have never been more connected — or more exposed. Umbra highlights potential risks before they become issues: • Unknown devices • Insecure configurations • Weak endpoints • Open services you didn’t expect • Devices that behave unusually Stay safer with one glance. SEE YOUR NETWORK LIKE A GRAPH Visualise how every device connects to your router. Understand which devices are active, idle, or offline. Track your network’s health over time. Clean, intuitive, and designed for clarity. FAST. PRIVATE. LOCAL. Umbra runs entirely on-device. Your network data never leaves your phone. We do not: - Collect IP/MAC addresses from your scans - Store vulnerability results - Track your Wi-Fi networks - Sell or share your data Umbra respects your privacy — full stop. FREE TO USE — WITH OPTIONAL PRO TOOLS Start scanning instantly. No account required. Upgrade to Umbra Pro for: • Advanced diagnostics • Unlimited vulnerability checks • Faster scans • Priority updates • Future pro tools Terms of Use: https://www.cormeum.co.uk/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.cormeum.co.uk/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Http traffic capture4 screens
Umbra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Umbra at none against Http traffic capture's shown. Umbra also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Http traffic capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Umbra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Http traffic capture ships an update every 3 months, Umbra every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Http traffic capture versus Umbra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHttp traffic captureUmbra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (189 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Chenxi Information Technology Co., LtdCor Meum

Bugs and requests

Http traffic capture

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot capture images
  • Video source parsing fails
  • Only one capture record is kept
  • Apps are unable to function when the app is running
  • Forced VPN permission loop that requires hard reset
  • Large files cannot be exported

Requested features

15 requests
  • 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
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  • Add rewrite functionality
  • Add replay and modify function
  • Filter requests by website/application
  • Add remote proxy server option
  • Ability to save entered search information
  • Ability to delete specific history entries
  • Add field copy function (address, header, etc.)
  • Add iPad interface support
  • Improve export of HAR files with correct request order
  • Allow custom server configuration

Umbra

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Http traffic capture

One-time1
  • Upgrade to pro version$1.99
2 purchases

Umbra

Subscriptions2
  • Umbra Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Umbra Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Http traffic capture free?
Http traffic capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Umbra free?
Umbra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Http traffic capture or Umbra have ads?
Http traffic capture shows ads; Umbra does not.
Which is updated more often, Http traffic capture or Umbra?
Http traffic capture ships an update every 3 months, and Umbra every 3 weeks. Most recently, Http traffic capture was updated on October 25, 2026 and Umbra on October 25, 2026.

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