Hodor vs UDP TCP Network Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, UDP capture
- API request testing
- AI-assisted testing
- URL encoding/decoding
- JSON formatting
- Timestamp conversion
- QR code generation
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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
UDP TCP Network Utility
This app helps you manage UDP and TCP communication, analyze networks, and perform diagnostics. It allows you to send and receive data, establish connections, ping devices, and scan your local network. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
- Manage UDP traffic
- Establish TCP client/server connections
- Bidirectional data transmission
- Support for HEX, UTF-8, Base64, ASCII encodings
- Scan local network devices
- Ping devices and hosts
- Save and load network configurations
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Elevate your network analysis with UDP TCP Network Utility! UDP TCP Network Utility empowers you to easily manage UDP and TCP communication, analyze networks, establish direct connections between clients and servers, perform comprehensive network diagnostics, ping devices, websites, and hosts, and scan all devices on your network. Whether you’re a professional or just interested in network communication, this app provides everything you need to work efficiently and accurately. Send and Receive UDP • Effortlessly manage UDP traffic • Send and receive packets with precision • Ideal for testing network responses • Manage communications between devices • Supports multiple data formats for flexible and efficient UDP communication TCP Client and Server • Establish reliable TCP connections as both a client and a server • Handle multiple connections simultaneously • Perfect for scenarios requiring guaranteed data delivery (e.g., file transfers, secure communications) Bidirectional Data Transmission • Support for bidirectional data transmission in both UDP and TCP protocols • Ensures seamless two-way communication • Critical for interactive applications and real-time data processing Support for Multiple Encodings • Customize data transmission with support for HEX, UTF-8, Base64, and ASCII encodings • Ensure compatibility with various network protocols and data formats • Facilitate easy integration into your existing network setup Manage Network Devices • Easily add and organize network devices • Specify IP addresses, ports, names, and protocols • Streamline device management • Allow quick connections to any device as needed Ping Devices, Websites, and Hosts • Perform quick and accurate ping operations • Test the reachability of devices, websites, and hosts • Essential for diagnosing network issues • Measure round-trip times and ensure network reliability LAN Scanner • Scan all devices on your local network • Identify and manage connected devices efficiently • Provides detailed information about every device on your network • Make it easier to manage and secure your network environment Extensive Settings • Tailor the app to your workflow with various settings • Include timestamps in logs • Customize encoding/decoding • Set a timer for sending repeated messages • Enhance automation and ensure accurate data handling Save and Load Network Devices • Save your network configurations for quick access later • Ideal for professionals managing multiple networks • Allow easy switching between different setups UDP TCP Network Utility is the ideal tool for network administrators, developers, and IT professionals who want full control over their network communication and diagnostics. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UDP TCP Network Utility at 5.0 against Hodor's 4.3. Hodor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Hodor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and UDP TCP Network Utility sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UDP TCP Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hodor has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Hodor's written reviews are positive against 50% of UDP TCP Network Utility's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hodor ships an update monthly, UDP TCP Network Utility every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hodor | UDP TCP Network Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd | Youri Berentsen |
Customer experience
Hodor
UDP TCP Network Utility
In-app purchases
Hodor
- Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- Annual Payment Subscription$12.991 Year
- 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
UDP TCP Network Utility
- 1 Month$0.991 Month
- 6 Months$3.996 Months
- Lifetime$6.99
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