Comparison

Storm Sniffer vs Http Tracker

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

Http Tracker

Features
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HTTP Tracker – Inspect, Analyze & Debug HTTP APIs HTTP Tracker is a powerful network debugging tool designed for developers, QA engineers, API testers, and IT professionals. Monitor HTTP and HTTPS traffic, inspect requests and responses, analyze API performance, and troubleshoot network issues directly from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're testing REST APIs, debugging mobile applications, or monitoring network activity, HTTP Tracker provides an intuitive interface with professional-grade tools to help you identify problems faster and optimize application performance. Features • Capture HTTP and HTTPS requests in real time • Inspect request and response headers, cookies, and payloads • View beautifully formatted JSON, XML, HTML, and plain text • Analyze request timelines including DNS, connection, TLS, request, and response phases • Replay captured requests with editable headers, parameters, and body • Test REST APIs with custom methods, headers, authentication, and request bodies • Monitor API response times, payload sizes, bandwidth usage, and error rates • Search and filter requests by URL, method, status code, domain, content type, or keywords • Import and export HAR files, JSON, CSV, PDF, and cURL commands • Inspect GraphQL requests and responses • View WebSocket connections and message streams • Organize sessions using favorites, tags, and notes • Generate detailed performance and debugging reports • Protect sensitive data with Face ID and encrypted local storage • Synchronize sessions and settings with iCloud • Support for Home Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts, and Dark Mode Built for Professionals HTTP Tracker is ideal for: • Mobile application developers • Backend and API developers • QA engineers • DevOps teams • Security researchers • Network administrators • Students learning HTTP and REST APIs The clean, native SwiftUI interface makes inspecting network traffic simple while providing advanced capabilities expected from professional desktop debugging tools. Privacy First Your captured sessions remain under your control. Data is stored securely on your device, with optional iCloud synchronization. No traffic is shared with third parties without your permission. Download HTTP Tracker today and gain complete visibility into your network requests, improve API performance, and debug applications with confidence. We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $34.99 per year - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

Screenshots

Storm Sniffer4 screens
Http Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Http Tracker at none against Storm Sniffer's 7. Storm Sniffer's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Storm Sniffer versus Http Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorm SnifferHttp Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHunan Storm Technology Co.,LtdNguyen Nam Giang

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

Http Tracker

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

Http Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Storm Sniffer free?
Storm Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Http Tracker free?
Http Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Storm Sniffer or Http Tracker have ads?
Neither Storm Sniffer nor Http Tracker shows ads.

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