# Subtext vs Storm Sniffer

The clearest difference is rating: Subtext at 4.5 against Storm Sniffer's 3.9. Subtext also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). Storm Sniffer's advantage is chart position (#27 vs #95) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Sniffer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Subtext asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subtext holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Subtext's written reviews are positive against 76% of Storm Sniffer's.

Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, Storm Sniffer monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtext | Storm Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext/id1606625287/reviews)** | [3.9 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#27** |
| Size | 3 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charcoal Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/325046949) | [Hunan Storm Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492666305) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext/id1606625287)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files within iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for on-the-go code or data file modifications.

**Highlights:** Direct iCloud file editing, No import/export required, Line ending control, Character set encoding control, Quick edits for code and data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Fast and lightweight
- 🆓 Free and no ads
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 📂 Seamless Files app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails on network drives
- 🐛 Data corruption risk
- 🐛 Difficulty unselecting text
- 🐛 Buggy Chinese input method
- 🐛 Random capitalization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to save work
- Jumps to top of document on blank lines
- Poor network behavior leading to data corruption
- Cannot open or create new text files
- Error when saving to network drive

**Requested features**

- Add 'Unselect all' option
- Add 'Replace all' function
- Add font size settings
- Add tab key
- Allow editing of non-text files


### Storm Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #161 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your iOS device. Debug network issues, rewrite requests and responses in real-time, and replay HTTP requests. Offers advanced scripting capabilities for enhanced scalability.

**Highlights:** Packet capture via local VPN, HTTP/HTTPS request/response inspection, Real-time request/response rewriting, HTTP request replay with cron support, JavaScript scripting for scalability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-renew VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarter Auto-renew VIP | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Auto-renew VIP | $12.49 | per year |
| Packet Capture - LiftTime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $22.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Innovative functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🌐 Compatibility problems with older devices/OS

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Subscription/account issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for web server monitoring
- Integrate VPN functionality
- Improve HTTPS traffic capture
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtext free?

Subtext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Storm Sniffer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subtext or Storm Sniffer?

Subtext is rated higher. Subtext averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Storm Sniffer averages 3.9 from 120 ratings.

### Do Subtext or Storm Sniffer have ads?

Neither Subtext nor Storm Sniffer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subtext or Storm Sniffer?

Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, and Storm Sniffer monthly. Most recently, Subtext was updated on October 27, 2026 and Storm Sniffer on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subtext or Storm Sniffer?

Subtext currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Storm Sniffer at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*