# The Developer vs Storm Sniffer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Storm Sniffer at 76% against The Developer's 0%. Storm Sniffer also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (121 vs 5). The Developer's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Storm Sniffer is free to download; The Developer costs $0.99 up front. Storm Sniffer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Developer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Sniffer has 121 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of The Developer's written reviews are positive against 76% of Storm Sniffer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, Storm Sniffer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Developer | Storm Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151/reviews)** | [3.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #152 | **#18** |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salvatore La Mattina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602626911) | [Hunan Storm Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492666305) |

## What reviewers say

### The Developer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Embark on an interactive tutorial with a unique story to learn programming and build your own app. This app guides beginners through the entire process, from setup to App Store submission, in under an hour.

**Highlights:** Interactive programming tutorial, Learn Swift and Xcode, App submission guide, iOS and watchOS development, Beginner-friendly lessons, Create your first app in under an hour

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Storm Sniffer

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #119 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 The Developer free?

The Developer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Storm Sniffer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Developer or Storm Sniffer?

The Developer is rated higher. The Developer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Storm Sniffer averages 3.9 from 121 ratings.

### Do The Developer or Storm Sniffer have ads?

Neither The Developer nor Storm Sniffer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Developer or Storm Sniffer?

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, and Storm Sniffer monthly. Most recently, The Developer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Storm Sniffer on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Developer or Storm Sniffer?

The Developer currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Storm Sniffer at #18. 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.*