# Storm Sniffer vs ProxyPin

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Sniffer | ProxyPin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307/reviews) | **[4.5 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 112 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #28 | **#27** |
| Size | 47 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunan Storm Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492666305) | [Minimalist Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695573256) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Sniffer

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #162 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


### ProxyPin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949)

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

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Response body rewriting capability
- Request replay with custom count and delay
- Keyword highlighting persistence
- Proxy filter persistence
- Local file storage support ($file/fs)


## Frequently asked 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 #28 in the App Store charts, and ProxyPin at #27. 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.*