# ProxyPin vs LocationLab

The clearest difference is rating: LocationLab at 5.0 against ProxyPin's 4.5. LocationLab also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). ProxyPin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocationLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ProxyPin asks for nothing beyond the download.

LocationLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProxyPin has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, LocationLab daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxyPin | LocationLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locationlab/id6800266871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #157 |
| Size | 43 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Minimalist Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695573256) | [SHU-CHIH LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809671847) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxyPin

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** 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)


### LocationLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locationlab/id6800266871)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocationLab Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| LocationLab Pro Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| LocationLab Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProxyPin free?

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

### Is LocationLab free?

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

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

LocationLab is rated higher. ProxyPin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while LocationLab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ProxyPin or LocationLab have ads?

LocationLab shows ads; ProxyPin does not.

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

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, and LocationLab daily. Most recently, ProxyPin was updated on November 7, 2026 and LocationLab on November 10, 2026.

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

ProxyPin currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and LocationLab at #157. 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.*