# Storm Sniffer vs Markdown Editor and Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Storm Sniffer at 78% against Markdown Editor and Reader's 18%. Storm Sniffer also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (121 vs 2). Markdown Editor and Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Sniffer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Markdown Editor and Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Storm Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Sniffer has 121 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Storm Sniffer's written reviews are positive against 18% of Markdown Editor and Reader's.

Storm Sniffer ships an update monthly, Markdown Editor and Reader fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Sniffer | Markdown Editor and Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-and-reader/id1617814051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunan Storm Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492666305) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #137 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your iOS device. Debug network issues, rewrite requests and responses in real-time, and replay HTTP requests. Offers advanced scripting capabilities for enhanced scalability.

**Highlights:** Packet capture via local VPN, HTTP/HTTPS request/response inspection, Real-time request/response rewriting, HTTP request replay with cron support, JavaScript scripting for scalability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-renew VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarter Auto-renew VIP | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Auto-renew VIP | $12.49 | per year |
| Packet Capture - LiftTime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $22.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Innovative functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🌐 Compatibility problems with older devices/OS

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Subscription/account issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for web server monitoring
- Integrate VPN functionality
- Improve HTTPS traffic capture
- Provide more customization options


### Markdown Editor and Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-and-reader/id1617814051)

Easily create, edit, and preview Markdown files on your mobile device. Import existing .md files and share them with others directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Create Markdown files, Edit existing .md files, Preview Markdown content, Import .md files, Share files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Sniffer free?

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

### Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?

Markdown Editor and Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Sniffer or Markdown Editor and Reader?

Storm Sniffer is rated higher. Storm Sniffer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Markdown Editor and Reader averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Storm Sniffer or Markdown Editor and Reader have ads?

Neither Storm Sniffer nor Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Sniffer or Markdown Editor and Reader?

Storm Sniffer ships an update monthly, and Markdown Editor and Reader fortnightly. Most recently, Storm Sniffer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Markdown Editor and Reader on September 22, 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.*