# Hodor vs ApiCatcher

The clearest difference is rating: ApiCatcher at 4.8 against Hodor's 4.3. ApiCatcher also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (93% vs 73%). Hodor's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hodor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ApiCatcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ApiCatcher holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Hodor's written reviews are positive against 93% of ApiCatcher's.

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, ApiCatcher every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hodor | ApiCatcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apicatcher-capture-https/id6757103562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608679124) | [Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758343835) |

## What reviewers say

### Hodor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Payment Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Special Recovery Purchase | Free | one-time |
| 3-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Basic Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro To Multiple Systems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $24.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $29.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |
| Basic To Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |


### ApiCatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apicatcher-capture-https/id6757103562)

This tool captures and debugs HTTP/HTTPS traffic on your mobile device. It allows you to modify, resend, and analyze requests, generate API documentation, and apply custom rules for flexible customization. All data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Capture HTTP/HTTPS traffic, Modify and resend requests, Generate API documentation, Rewrite and script rules, Export traffic as HAR files, API scanning and statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate | $9.99 | per month |
| Ultimate | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ultimate | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hodor free?

Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ApiCatcher free?

ApiCatcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hodor or ApiCatcher?

ApiCatcher is rated higher. Hodor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ApiCatcher averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Hodor or ApiCatcher have ads?

Neither Hodor nor ApiCatcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hodor or ApiCatcher?

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, and ApiCatcher every 5 days. Most recently, Hodor was updated on October 12, 2026 and ApiCatcher on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*