# Hodor vs Simple WebSocket Client

The clearest difference is rating: Simple WebSocket Client at 5.0 against Hodor's 4.3. Simple WebSocket Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Hodor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hodor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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: Hodor has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hodor | Simple WebSocket Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-websocket-client/id6448638174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 58 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608679124) | [Yuya Asamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184558977) |

## What reviewers say

### Hodor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736)

This tool captures and rewrites HTTP, TCP, UDP, and WebSocket data traffic, including Flutter app data. It offers features like HTTPS decryption, request/response mapping, and domain filtering for efficient web debugging.

**Highlights:** Packet capturing & rewriting (HTTP, TCP, UDP, WebSocket), Flutter app traffic capture, HTTPS decryption, Request/response mapping, HTTP replaying, Domain filtering, URL Scheme support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Payment Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Special Recovery Purchase | Free | one-time |
| 3-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Basic Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro To Multiple Systems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $24.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $29.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |
| Basic To Multiple Systems | $44.99 | 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 Hodor free?

Hodor 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, Hodor or Simple WebSocket Client?

Simple WebSocket Client is rated higher. Hodor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Simple WebSocket Client averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Simple WebSocket Client shows ads; Hodor does not.

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

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple WebSocket Client every 3 months. Most recently, Hodor 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.*