# ProxyPin vs PixelKit

The clearest difference is rating: PixelKit at 5.0 against ProxyPin's 4.5. ProxyPin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (102 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ProxyPin asks for nothing beyond the download.

PixelKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProxyPin has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, PixelKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxyPin | PixelKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelkit-design-and-dev-tools/id6717581134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #198 |
| Size | 45 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minimalist Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695573256) | [HWY Enigma LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770427410) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxyPin

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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)


### PixelKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelkit-design-and-dev-tools/id6717581134)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers precise unit conversions for designers and developers, specializing in pixels, inches, and centimeters. It includes tools for screen calculations, typography, and a wide range of supported units for digital and print work.

**Highlights:** Real-time unit conversions, Pixel, inch, and centimeter calculations, Screen size and PPI calculator, Typography scale generator, Supports multiple units (px, in, cm, mm, pt, em, rem, vw, DPI, PPI), Conversion history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProxyPin free?

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

### Is PixelKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProxyPin or PixelKit?

PixelKit is rated higher. ProxyPin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while PixelKit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ProxyPin or PixelKit have ads?

Neither ProxyPin nor PixelKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProxyPin or PixelKit?

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, and PixelKit every 2 months. Most recently, ProxyPin was updated on September 25, 2026 and PixelKit on September 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProxyPin or PixelKit?

ProxyPin currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and PixelKit at #198. 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.*