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

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

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 update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 11 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 every 3 weeks, SocketChat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hodor versus SocketChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHodorSocketChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., LtdNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd

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
Show 6 more
  • 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

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 every 3 weeks, and SocketChat every 2 months. Most recently, Hodor was updated on October 16, 2026 and SocketChat on October 5, 2026.

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