# Proxygen vs Simple WebSocket Client

The clearest difference is rating: Simple WebSocket Client at 5.0 against Proxygen's 4.3. Simple WebSocket Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Proxygen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proxygen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple WebSocket Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple WebSocket Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proxygen has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Proxygen ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple WebSocket Client every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proxygen | Simple WebSocket Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxygen/id1602229284/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-websocket-client/id6448638174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 37 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pasi Salenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/443823972) | [Yuya Asamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184558977) |

## What reviewers say

### Proxygen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxygen/id1602229284)

This tool allows developers to intercept, inspect, and modify HTTP traffic from their iOS devices on a Mac. It offers advanced features like JavaScript scripting for traffic manipulation and a syntax-aware editor for debugging API endpoints.

**Highlights:** Send iOS device traffic to Mac, Modify proxied traffic with JavaScript, Match and replace headers/body data, Syntax highlighting HTTP editor, WebSocket and SSE message capture, Local VPN extension for proxying

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proxygen Plus (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Proxygen Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Proxygen for iOS Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Proxygen Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Simple WebSocket Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-websocket-client/id6448638174)

Connect to WebSocket servers with customizable HTTP headers. Save successful connections for easy access and review. This tool is designed for developers needing to test WebSocket endpoints.

**Highlights:** WebSocket client functionality, Add custom HTTP headers, Save successful connections, Review connection history, Developer tool

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proxygen free?

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

### Is Simple WebSocket Client free?

Simple WebSocket Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Proxygen or Simple WebSocket Client?

Simple WebSocket Client is rated higher. Proxygen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Simple WebSocket Client averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Proxygen or Simple WebSocket Client have ads?

Simple WebSocket Client shows ads; Proxygen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Proxygen or Simple WebSocket Client?

Proxygen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple WebSocket Client every 3 months. Most recently, Proxygen was updated on October 8, 2026 and Simple WebSocket Client on October 8, 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.*