Comparison

Hodor vs SocketChat

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

SocketChat

Features
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This is a TCP/UDP network protocol debugging tool that makes network debugging as easy as chatting with friends, turning tedious network debugging into something fun. 【Core Features】 • TCP/UDP Server Create local servers that listen on specified ports and accept client connections. Configure auto-reply (reply to any message or pattern-matched messages). • TCP/UDP Client Connect to local or remote servers for real-time message sending and receiving. Supports connection status monitoring and automatic reconnection. • Message Formats Supports three formats: plain text, hexadecimal, and Base64. Configurable text encoding (UTF-8, etc.). • DNS Query Query common DNS servers like Google DNS, Cloudflare DNS, and 114 DNS to resolve domain records. • Replay Testing Supports message replay: save your sent messages and automatically resend them every second.

Screenshots

Hodor4 screens
SocketChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hodor at none against SocketChat's shown. Hodor also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 SocketChat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hodor ships an update monthly, SocketChat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hodor versus SocketChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHodorSocketChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., LtdNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd

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$17.99
  • Buyout$24.99
  • Buyout$29.99
  • Basic To Multiple Systems$44.99
  • Multiple Systems$49.99
1 purchases

SocketChat

One-time1
  • Remove Limitations$9.99

Questions

Is Hodor free?
Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SocketChat free?
SocketChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hodor or SocketChat have ads?
SocketChat shows ads; Hodor does not.
Which is updated more often, Hodor or SocketChat?
Hodor ships an update monthly, and SocketChat every 2 months. Most recently, Hodor was updated on November 7, 2026 and SocketChat on November 5, 2026.

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