Comparison

Hodor vs Retro Boy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hodor

Capture and inspect network traffic, including Flutter apps, with advanced API testing and debugging tools. Offers a suite of everyday developer utilities and AI-assisted testing capabilities.

Highlights
  • HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, UDP capture
  • API request testing
  • AI-assisted testing
  • URL encoding/decoding
  • JSON formatting
  • Timestamp conversion
  • QR code generation
Features
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Capture Flutter traffic. Test APIs. Debug with AI. Hodor brings packet capture, API testing, and developer utilities to your iPhone and iPad. IP-layer capture can inspect traffic that does not follow system HTTP proxy settings, including traffic from Flutter apps. CAPTURE AND DEBUG • Capture and rewrite HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, and UDP traffic. • Inspect HTTPS requests and responses after configuring certificate trust. • Replace HTTP request and response data with Mapping, simulate responses with Mock, and replay requests without repeating actions in the original app. • Extend processing with JavaScript, filter by domain, export HAR, and forward HTTP traffic to other tools on your local network. • Preview Protobuf, Form-Data, JSON, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Start or stop the capture service with URL Scheme commands. MULTI-PROTOCOL API TESTING • Send HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, UDP, gRPC, and MQTT requests. • Organize requests into groups; manage environments, variables, authentication, headers, and bodies. Import and export cURL. • Combine pre- and post-request scripts, value extraction, and assertions for workflows such as signing in, reusing a token, and checking responses. AI TESTING THROUGH MCP Connect a compatible AI client to Hodor's MCP service. Give it a testing goal and let it inspect captured traffic, create and edit requests, send them, analyze responses, and adjust and retest in a multi-step workflow. MCP requires setup and an access token; Hodor does not include an AI model. Data read by the client may be sent to its configured model service. Script execution must be explicitly enabled. EVERYDAY DEVELOPER TOOLS URL, Base64, and Unicode encoding tools; URL parsing; JSON formatting; AES encryption and decryption; MD5 and SHA/HMAC hashing; JWT inspection; timestamp conversion; certificate hashes; regular expressions; and QR code generation—all in the app. Use Hodor only with traffic and systems you are authorized to test. HTTPS decryption depends on certificate configuration and app security policies. iOS background limits may interrupt MCP sessions. SUBSCRIPTIONS Some features require a paid plan. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available; features, device coverage, and prices are shown on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; renewal is charged within the final 24 hours. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://ximlu.github.io/hodor/privacy_en.html Terms of Service: https://ximlu.github.io/hodor/terms_en.html

About

Retro Boy

Experience the joy of classic gaming with this emulator. It offers an authentic retro gameplay experience with a streamlined interface and customizable controls. Discover and play your favorite classic titles with ease.

Highlights
  • Authentic retro gameplay experience
  • Streamlined and intuitive user interface
  • Customizable controls for personalized play
  • Continuous expansion of game support
  • Meticulously crafted emulation technology
Features
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**Welcome to Retro Boy - Your Gateway to Classic Gaming** **Relive the Magic** — Dive into the timeless world of classic gaming with Retro Boy. Experience the simple yet profound joy of retro gameplay, designed for a new generation of gamers. **Engineered for Nostalgia** — Our emulator is meticulously crafted to deliver an authentic gaming experience. With cutting-edge emulation technology, every pixel and note is reproduced with utmost care. **Simplicity at its Core** — We've streamlined the user interface to make it as intuitive as the games themselves. Effortlessly browse, load, and play your favorite classics with just a few taps. **Customized for Comfort** — Personalize your gaming experience with customizable controls. Play how you want, at your own pace. **Expanding Support** — We're continuously adding to our roster, ensuring there's always something new and exciting for classic game enthusiasts. **Retro Boy** — It's more than an emulator; it's a voyage back in time, an adventure that bridges the past with the present. Download now and embark on your classic gaming journey. **Note**: No games are included with this download.This application requires legally obtained game files for use.

Screenshots

Hodor4 screens
Retro Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Boy at none against Hodor's 10. Retro Boy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (93% vs 72%). Hodor's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hodor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Retro Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hodor's written reviews are positive against 93% of Retro Boy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hodor ships an update monthly, Retro Boy every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hodor versus Retro Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHodorRetro Boy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)4.8 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2335 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd大靖 刘

Customer experience

Hodor

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative24.6%

Retro Boy

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hodor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Payment Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time8
  • Special Recovery PurchaseFree
  • 3-Day TrialFree
  • Buyout$3.99
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  • Pro To Multiple Systems$17.99
  • Buyout$24.99
  • Buyout$29.99
  • Basic To Multiple Systems$44.99
  • Multiple Systems$49.99
None

Retro Boy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hodor free?
Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Boy free?
Retro Boy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hodor or Retro Boy?
Retro Boy is rated higher. Hodor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Retro Boy averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.
Do Hodor or Retro Boy have ads?
Neither Hodor nor Retro Boy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hodor or Retro Boy?
Hodor ships an update monthly, and Retro Boy every 8 days. Most recently, Hodor was updated on November 12, 2026 and Retro Boy on November 12, 2026.

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