# Proxygen vs Network Sniffer

The clearest difference is rating: Network Sniffer at 4.5 against Proxygen's 4.3. Network Sniffer also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 18) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). Proxygen's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proxygen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 188 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Proxygen's written reviews are positive against 70% of Network Sniffer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Proxygen ships an update every 2 weeks, Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proxygen | Network Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxygen/id1602229284/reviews) | **[4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 37 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pasi Salenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/443823972) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## 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 |


### Network Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze your device's network activity to understand app behavior. Identify which apps are connecting to the internet, their data usage, and potential privacy risks. Gain control over your network with detailed visual reports and advanced inspection tools.

**Highlights:** Deep network analysis with visual reports, Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic, External proxy for custom inspection, JavaScript scripting for custom rules, Request replay and rewrite, Real-time speed and data usage widgets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proxygen free?

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

### Is Network Sniffer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Proxygen or Network Sniffer?

Network Sniffer is rated higher. Proxygen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Network Sniffer averages 4.5 from 188 ratings.

### Do Proxygen or Network Sniffer have ads?

Neither Proxygen nor Network Sniffer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proxygen or Network Sniffer?

Proxygen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Proxygen was updated on September 21, 2026 and Network Sniffer on September 23, 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.*