Comparison

Storm Sniffer vs ShellBox

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

ShellBox

Features
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ShellBox is a professional SSH client for iPhone and iPad that puts a full Linux server terminal in your pocket — with a mobile-first keyboard, SFTP file manager, remote code editor and an AI-powered command assistant. CONNECT IN SECONDS • Password and SSH private key authentication • Multiple servers with quick-switch access • Host key fingerprint verification for secure connections • Face ID / Touch ID to instantly unlock your servers and keys • Keys and passwords protected in the iOS Keychain — never stored in plain text A TERMINAL BUILT FOR TOUCH • Full ANSI color rendering (ls, git, htop, docker and more look exactly right) • Dedicated keyboard toolbar: ESC, TAB, CTRL, ALT and arrow keys — one tap away • Command history recall with up / down keys • UTF-8, copy and paste, and smooth scrolling • Optimized input for long sessions on the go SFTP FILE MANAGER • Browse remote directories with breadcrumb navigation • Upload, download, rename and delete files • Edit files directly on the server with the built-in code editor • Never switch apps to fix a config file again SMART COMMAND ASSISTANT • Built-in command library with searchable, reusable snippets • Instant suggestions and path completion • AI-powered explanation of errors and one-tap solution commands (optional) SERVER DASHBOARD • Real-time view of CPU, memory, disk and network usage • Quick health check at a glance before you dive in ShellBox is built with privacy in mind. Your server addresses, credentials and keys stay on your device. No accounts, no telemetry, no cloud. Compatible with Linux, macOS, BSD and any device running OpenSSH. Works over Wi-Fi, cellular and VPN connections. Requirements: iOS 17.0 or later.

Screenshots

Storm Sniffer4 screens
ShellBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Storm Sniffer at Free against ShellBox's $0.99. Storm Sniffer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). ShellBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads and device support 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

Storm Sniffer is free to download; ShellBox costs $0.99 up front. Storm Sniffer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShellBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storm Sniffer ships an update monthly, ShellBox every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Storm Sniffer versus ShellBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm SnifferShellBox
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.9 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunan Storm Technology Co.,Ltd洪卫 潘

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

ShellBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

ShellBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Storm Sniffer free?
Storm Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShellBox free?
ShellBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Storm Sniffer or ShellBox have ads?
Neither Storm Sniffer nor ShellBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Storm Sniffer or ShellBox?
Storm Sniffer ships an update monthly, and ShellBox every 4 months. Most recently, Storm Sniffer was updated on October 14, 2026 and ShellBox on October 12, 2026.

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