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

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
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Unlike the majority of system-based HTTP proxy capture software, Hodor is a packet capture tool based on the IP layer protocol. Consequently, Hodor is capable of capturing HTTP data traffic that many other capture software cannot, including the data traffic from Flutter apps. Hodor provides many useful features, including: - Packet capturing & rewriting with support for HTTP, TCP, UDP, and WebSocket data protocols. - Capturing and rewriting Flutter app traffic. - Support JavaScript extensions - HTTPS decryption to view decrypted data. - Mapping (i.e., replacing) data in HTTP requests and responses. - HTTP replaying and simulating requests and responses for server debugging without using the client again. - Formatting preview for Protobuf, Form-Data, JSON, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. - Forwarding HTTP requests to other network tools within the local network for data processing (including traffic from Flutter apps). - Domain filtering to only view requests and responses from specific domains. - URL Scheme support for controlling the start and stop of packet capturing with commands. Hodor is an incredibly useful web debugging tool that can help you easily resolve various issues, making your work more efficient and enjoyable. Whether you are a developer or a tester, you can benefit from Hodor. Give it a try now! Automatic Subscription Service Rules 1. If you subscribe to the automatic renewal service through your Apple ID and do not actively cancel the automatic subscription service during the subscription period, Hodor will automatically deduct the next subscription fee from the balance of the Apple ID account linked to the automatic renewal service 24 hours before the current subscription period expires (subject to the actual Apple billing rules). You should pay attention to the balance and payment status of the account. If the renewal fails due to account issues or insufficient balance, you will bear the risk and/or loss by yourself. For your convenience, Apple will notify you of the upcoming deduction before processing the payment. It is important to note that based on the nature of the automatic renewal service, if you do not explicitly cancel the automatic renewal service during the subscription period, Apple will issue a deduction instruction to the relevant parties based on your permission. Generally, any fees deducted based on this instruction will not be refunded. 2. Hodor Pro Subscription Period: 1 year. 3. Hodor reserves the right to adjust service prices or stop providing automatic renewal services. If you do not agree with the adjusted service price, you can cancel the automatic renewal service according to these rules. If you do not cancel the automatic renewal service, the subsequent fees deducted by Apple will be adjusted to the new service fee. 4. The method to cancel the automatic subscription service is as follows: open the Apple iOS device "App Store" -> click on the Apple account profile picture in the upper-right corner -> enter "Account" -> click on "Subscriptions" -> select "Hodor" -> cancel the subscription. 5. Hodor may stop providing you with automatic renewal services according to operational needs. Your Hodor service period will end on the date of the expiry of the current service cycle. * 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 rating: Retro Boy at 4.8 against Hodor's 4.3. Retro Boy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (93% vs 73%). 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 11 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: 73% of Hodor's written reviews are positive against 93% of Retro Boy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, Retro Boy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

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 reviews72.9% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2335 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd大靖 刘

Customer experience

Hodor

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative25.4%

Retro Boy

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

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Hodor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Payment Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time9
  • Special Recovery PurchaseFree
  • 3-Day TrialFree
  • Basic Edition$3.99
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  • Buyout$3.99
  • Pro To Multiple Systems$14.99
  • Buyout$24.99
  • Buyout$29.99
  • Multiple Systems$44.99
  • Basic To Multiple Systems$44.99
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 every 3 weeks, and Retro Boy every 8 days. Most recently, Hodor was updated on September 21, 2026 and Retro Boy on September 22, 2026.

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