Comparison

Hodor vs Caret Editor

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

Caret Editor

An AI-powered code editor designed for mobile devices. Write and edit code on your iPhone with intelligent assistance.

Highlights
  • AI-powered coding assistance
  • Mobile code editing
  • Runs on iPhone
  • Vibe code anywhere
Features
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An AI powered code editor that runs on your iPhone.

Screenshots

Hodor4 screens
Caret Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Caret Editor at 5.0 against Hodor's 4.3. Hodor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Caret Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caret Editor 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, Caret Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hodor versus Caret Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHodorCaret Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., LtdCaleb Ouellette

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
1 purchases

Caret Editor

One-time1
  • 500 Credits$4.99

Questions

Is Hodor free?
Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caret Editor free?
Caret Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hodor or Caret Editor?
Caret Editor is rated higher. Hodor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Caret Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hodor or Caret Editor have ads?
Neither Hodor nor Caret Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hodor or Caret Editor?
Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caret Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Hodor was updated on October 8, 2026 and Caret Editor on September 25, 2026.

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