# Storm Sniffer vs Dev Utils

The clearest difference is rating: Dev Utils at 4.7 against Storm Sniffer's 3.9. Dev Utils also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (92% vs 78%). Storm Sniffer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#26 vs #129). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Dev Utils holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Storm Sniffer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Dev Utils's.

Storm Sniffer ships an update monthly, Dev Utils every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Sniffer | Dev Utils |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307/reviews) | **[4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-utils/id6444063249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #129 |
| Size | 47 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunan Storm Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492666305) | [Ryan Fielder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563352665) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Sniffer

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

**Currently charting:** #26 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


### Dev Utils

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-utils/id6444063249)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides mobile developers with essential tools to streamline their workflow. It offers timely notifications for OS and Xcode releases, accessibility features, device information, and a reference for HTTP status codes. Customize your experience with themes and app icons.

**Highlights:** OS and Xcode release notifications, System font and color comparison, Device information lookup, HTTP status code reference, Light/dark themes, Customizable app icons

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful app
- 👍 Good device info
- 👍 Helpful for developers
- 👍 Excellent UI/UX
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs update for releases
- 🐛 Data not up-to-date
- 🐛 Potential privacy concerns
- 🐛 Accusations of hacking
- 🐛 Blocked on M series Macs

**Reported bugs**

- Unknown errors
- Find my iPhone error
- Apple ID locked
- Privacy concerns
- Being attacked

**Requested features**

- Update release notes/version numbers
- Adapt to iOS 26 and dark icon
- Update data promptly
- Allow development usage
- More access to watch design UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Sniffer free?

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

### Is Dev Utils free?

Dev Utils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Sniffer or Dev Utils?

Dev Utils is rated higher. Storm Sniffer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Dev Utils averages 4.7 from 101 ratings.

### Do Storm Sniffer or Dev Utils have ads?

Neither Storm Sniffer nor Dev Utils shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Sniffer or Dev Utils?

Storm Sniffer ships an update monthly, and Dev Utils every 4 months. Most recently, Storm Sniffer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Dev Utils on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm Sniffer or Dev Utils?

Storm Sniffer currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Dev Utils at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*