Comparison

Storm Sniffer vs ProxyPin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Storm Sniffer

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
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Storm Sniffer lets you capture and inspect HTTP / HTTPS requests &responses on your iOS device. It's easy to debug your app’s networking issues without a computer. * Features Packet capture: capture http / HTTPS traffic from iOS devices using local VPN. View http / HTTPS requests and responses in text form, and support HTML, JS, CSS formatting preview; Rewrite: modify http / HTTPS requests and responses in real time. Including URL redirection, custom header, local / remote file mock, etc; Replay: Perform arbitrary HTTP requests with cron support; Scripts: Use local/remote Javascript for more scalability. * How it works Storm Sniffer creates a local VPN on your device, then forwarding all traffic to a Local Man-in-The-Middle Server. As long as the VPN is active, Storm Sniffer can capture all HTTP / HTTPS traffic over Wi-Fi or Cellular Data. * About the sensitive data Storm Sniffer's Root Certificate is a self-signed certificate that is generated in your device. All HTTP / HTTPS requests & responses are captured and stored on your devices WITHOUT ANY REMOTE SERVERS involved. * About Subscription After subscription, you can unlock all advanced functions. Currently, there are three kinds of auto-renewable subscription: Annual $17.99、Quarterly $3.99、 Monthly $1.99 * Terms of Use https://sniffer.x-storm.com/terms/ * Privacy Policy https://sniffer.x-storm.com/privacy/

About

ProxyPin

Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Easily connect terminals via QR code, filter traffic, and process requests with custom scripts or rewrites. Decrypt sensitive data and block unwanted requests.

Highlights
  • QR code connection for proxy setup
  • Domain name filtering
  • JavaScript scripting for request/response processing
  • Request and response rewriting
  • Local request mapping
  • AES decryption of message bodies
  • Request blocking by URL
Features
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Features Mobile scan code connection: no need to manually configure WiFi proxy, including configuration synchronization. All terminals can scan codes to connect and forward traffic to each other. Proxy Domain name filtering: Only intercept the traffic you need, and do not intercept other traffic to avoid interference with other applications. Script: Support writing JavaScript scripts to process requests or responses. Request rewrite: Support redirection, support replacement of request or response message, and can also modify request or response according to the increase. Request mapping: Do not request remote services, use local configuration or scripts for response Request Decryption: Configure AES decryption key to automatically decrypt HTTP message body Request blocking: Support blocking requests according to URL, and do not send requests to the server. Search: Search requests according to keywords, response types and other conditions Others: Favorites, history, toolbox, etc.

Screenshots

Storm Sniffer4 screens
ProxyPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ProxyPin at 4.5 against Storm Sniffer's 3.9. ProxyPin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Storm Sniffer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Storm Sniffer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ProxyPin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProxyPin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 112 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Storm Sniffer's written reviews are positive against 82% of ProxyPin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storm Sniffer ships an update monthly, ProxyPin every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Storm Sniffer versus ProxyPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm SnifferProxyPin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (120 ratings)4.5 (112 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews82.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings120 — better112
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#25 — better#26
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunan Storm Technology Co.,LtdMinimalist Network Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Storm Sniffer

All ratings121 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative19.6%

ProxyPin

All ratings109 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.8%

User reviews

Storm Sniffer

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ProxyPin

From 112 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Free and open-source software
  • 🚀 Powerful traffic capturing capabilities
  • 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface
  • 🔄 Multi-platform consistency
  • ⚡ Fast and responsive performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Certificate installation issues
  • 🐛 HTTPS packet capture failures
  • 🐛 VPN service not starting properly
  • 🐛 App crashes during packet capture
  • 🐛 Small window/floating window black screen

Bugs and requests

Storm Sniffer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

ProxyPin

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Certificate installation fails despite enabling proxy
  • HTTPS error -2 persists after certificate reset
  • VPN icon not appearing on iOS 17.3.1+
  • Packet capture stops unexpectedly while VPN still active
  • Script editor auto-complete loses focus after clicking
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  • WeChat data not captured properly
  • Host lookup failures with timed replay
  • iOS 15.0.1 no network access after certificate trust
  • Response rewrite menu missing (only shows request rewrite)
  • Certificate webpage returns 404 or connection errors

Requested features

12 requests
  • Response body rewriting capability
  • Request replay with custom count and delay
  • Keyword highlighting persistence
  • Proxy filter persistence
  • Local file storage support ($file/fs)
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  • iOS app whitelist and blacklist
  • Shortcuts/automation integration
  • Request body preview
  • Response search functionality
  • SSL certificate solution for iOS (like Just Trust Me)
  • Dynamic debugging capability
  • Batch request replay functionality

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Storm Sniffer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Auto-renew VIP$1.991 Month
  • Quarter Auto-renew VIP$3.993 Months
  • Annual Auto-renew VIP$12.491 Year
One-time4
  • Packet Capture - LiftTime$2.99
  • Full Unlock$14.99
  • Full Unlock$22.99
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  • Full Unlock$24.99
None

ProxyPin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Storm Sniffer free?
Storm Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProxyPin free?
ProxyPin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Storm Sniffer or ProxyPin?
ProxyPin is rated higher. Storm Sniffer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while ProxyPin averages 4.5 from 112 ratings.
Do Storm Sniffer or ProxyPin have ads?
Neither Storm Sniffer nor ProxyPin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Storm Sniffer or ProxyPin?
Storm Sniffer ships an update monthly, and ProxyPin every 5 weeks. Most recently, Storm Sniffer was updated on October 27, 2026 and ProxyPin on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Storm Sniffer or ProxyPin?
Storm Sniffer currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and ProxyPin at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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