Comparison

Hodor vs Packet Capture Pro

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 capabilities. Debug requests, simulate responses, and utilize AI for automated testing. Includes a suite of everyday developer utilities.

Highlights
  • HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, UDP capture
  • API request testing
  • Response mocking and mapping
  • AI-assisted testing
  • URL encoding and JSON formatting
  • Certificate inspection
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

Packet Capture Pro

This tool allows developers and professionals to capture, inspect, and debug network traffic, including HTTP, HTTPS, and WebSocket protocols. It offers advanced features for API testing, traffic rewriting, and JavaScript scripting to automate workflows and simulate network scenarios. Analyze and manage network data efficiently across devices.

Highlights
  • HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket packet capture
  • Real-time traffic inspection
  • Advanced API testing & debugging
  • Dynamic request/response rewriting
  • JavaScript scripting for automation
  • Cross-device capture and analysis
  • Import/export HAR and CSV files
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Packet Capture Pro is a professional network analysis, packet capture, HTTP proxy, and API testing tool for iPhone and Mac. Built for developers, QA engineers, API testers, and cybersecurity professionals, it helps you capture, inspect, intercept, and debug HTTP, HTTPS, and WebSocket traffic. Debug APIs, analyze app traffic, monitor networks, and automate testing with rewrite rules, request replay, and JavaScript scripts. Core features HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket Packet Capture Capture and inspect network traffic in real time using a secure local VPN proxy. ● Capture HTTP, HTTPS, and WebSocket requests ● View requests, responses, cookies, headers, and payloads ● Multiple data viewers: Raw, Text, JSON, XML, HTML, Image, Media, and HEX ● Store capture history locally for offline analysis and replay Perfect for packet analysis, traffic inspection, API debugging, and network monitoring. Advanced API Testing & Request Debugging Powerful tools for API development and troubleshooting. ● Edit URLs, query parameters, headers, and request bodies ● Import captured requests for rapid API testing ● Monitor response times, status codes, and performance metrics ● Diagnose API failures, SSL issues, timeout errors, and network exceptions Ideal for REST API testing, mobile app debugging, and backend service validation. Rewrite Modify requests and responses dynamically with flexible rewrite rules. Supported Rewrite Modes: ● Request Replacement ● Response Replacement ● Request Modification ● Response Modification ● URL Redirection Automate testing workflows and simulate real-world network scenarios without changing application code. JavaScript scripts Automate API testing and network debugging with JavaScript. ● Modify HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses ● Process URLs, headers, bodies, JSON, text, and binary data ● Redirect requests and import or export scripts Advanced Replay Replay captured requests with configurable loops, delays, and intervals. ● API reproduction and debugging ● Performance validation ● Stress testing and load simulation ● Regression testing workflows Cross-Device Packet Capture & Network Debugging Capture network traffic on mobile and analyze it efficiently on desktop. Inspect requests, debug APIs, and troubleshoot issues on a larger screen. ● Sync mobile packet capture data to your computer in real time ● Connect devices quickly by scanning a QR code or entering connection details ● Inspect HTTP, HTTPS, and WebSocket requests and responses in real time ● Search, filter, and analyze network traffic Import / Export Work efficiently with industry-standard traffic formats. ● Import HAR files for packet analysis ● Export captured sessions as HAR or CSV ● Share debugging sessions with teammates ● Archive traffic data for future investigation. Precision Capture Rules Filter traffic intelligently and focus on what matters. ● Exclude specific domains from packet capture ● Capture HTTPS traffic only from selected domains Reduce noise and improve debugging efficiency. Developer Network Toolbox Everything you need for everyday network diagnostics. ● AES Encryption & Decryption ● URL Encoding & Decoding ● Base64 Encoding & Decoding ● Unicode Conversion ● MD5 Hash Generation ● Ping & TCP Ping Diagnostics ● Regular Expression Tester ● JSON Viewer / XML Viewer / HEX Viewer Privacy First Packet Capture Pro uses a local VPN configuration to capture and analyze network traffic securely on your device. ● No cloud uploads ● No data collection ● No third-party servers ● All captured traffic remains on your device Your requests, responses, API data, and packet capture history are stored locally, ensuring maximum privacy and security. Privacy Policy: https://pcp.realsignal.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://pcp.realsignal.com/terms Official Website & Support Download the companion Mac application and learn more about Packet Capture Pro: https://pcp.realsignal.com Discover more tools from RealSignal: https://www.realsignal.com

Screenshots

Hodor4 screens
Packet Capture Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hodor at none against Packet Capture Pro's shown. Hodor also leads on chart position (#135 vs unranked). Packet Capture Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (93% vs 72%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Packet Capture Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packet Capture Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hodor's written reviews are positive against 93% of Packet Capture Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hodor ships an update monthly, Packet Capture Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hodor versus Packet Capture Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHodorPacket Capture Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)4.7 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., LtdREALSIGNAL PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Hodor

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative24.6%

Packet Capture Pro

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews14 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
Show 5 more
  • Pro To Multiple Systems$14.99
  • Buyout$24.99
  • Buyout$29.99
  • Multiple Systems$44.99
  • Basic To Multiple Systems$44.99
5 purchases

Packet Capture Pro

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock all the features3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlock all the features3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlock all the features$4.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Unlock all the features3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unlock all the features$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Hodor free?
Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packet Capture Pro free?
Packet Capture Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hodor or Packet Capture Pro?
Packet Capture Pro is rated higher. Hodor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Packet Capture Pro averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.
Do Hodor or Packet Capture Pro have ads?
Packet Capture Pro shows ads; Hodor does not.
Which is updated more often, Hodor or Packet Capture Pro?
Hodor ships an update monthly, and Packet Capture Pro weekly. Most recently, Hodor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Packet Capture Pro on November 5, 2026.

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