Comparison

ProxyPin vs ByteSniffer

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

Head to head
About

ProxyPin

Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Configure proxies, filter requests, and even rewrite responses using JavaScript. Ideal for developers needing to inspect network activity.

Highlights
  • Mobile scan code connection
  • Proxy domain name filtering
  • JavaScript scripting
  • Request rewriting and mapping
  • Request decryption
  • Request blocking
  • Search and history
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.

About

ByteSniffer

This tool allows developers to capture, inspect, and modify network traffic on their mobile devices. It enables debugging, API testing, and troubleshooting by providing features like request rewriting, session history, and scripting.

Highlights
  • HTTP capture and session history
  • Request and response inspection
  • Request and response rewrite tools
  • JavaScript scripting support
  • HTTPS MITM debugging
  • API debugging and testing
Features
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ByteSniffer is a professional network debugging tool designed for iOS developers, QA engineers, and networking professionals. It supports real-time capture and analysis of HTTP/HTTPS, SSE, WebSocket, TCP, and UDP traffic. You can inspect request headers, response content, real-time messages, bidirectional raw data, and data in multiple formats including Hex, Text, and JSON. ByteSniffer also provides useful tools such as Host filtering, capture history, full-text search, sharing and export, request replay, content rewriting, breakpoints, and JavaScript scripting. These features help you quickly troubleshoot API errors, connection issues, and data transmission problems. HTTPS and WSS traffic analysis requires installing and trusting the MITM certificate provided by the app. Some advanced features require Pro access. Please use ByteSniffer only with applications and network environments that you own or are authorized to test. Membership Purchase: Unlock permanent access for only CNY 19.9, including MITM, HTTPS, SSE, WebSocket, TCP, UDP, Replay, Rewrite, Breakpoints, and Scripts — for about the price of a cup of milk tea. Privacy Policy: https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cbOGcxNm6ic9 User Agreement: https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cnVXUBVNwGOd

Screenshots

ProxyPin4 screens
ByteSniffer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProxyPin at none against ByteSniffer's 1. ProxyPin also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). ByteSniffer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ByteSniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ProxyPin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, ByteSniffer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ProxyPin versus ByteSniffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxyPinByteSniffer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinimalist Network Co., Ltd.存龙 霍

Customer experience

ProxyPin

All ratings113 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.5%

ByteSniffer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

ByteSniffer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ProxyPin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ByteSniffer

One-time1
  • Permanent Pember$2.99

Questions

Is ProxyPin free?
ProxyPin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByteSniffer free?
ByteSniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProxyPin or ByteSniffer have ads?
Neither ProxyPin nor ByteSniffer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProxyPin or ByteSniffer?
ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, and ByteSniffer every 8 days. Most recently, ProxyPin was updated on November 4, 2026 and ByteSniffer on November 5, 2026.

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