Comparison

Network Sniffer vs Matter Utilities

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

Head to head
About

Network Sniffer

Analyze your device's network activity to understand app behavior. Identify which apps are connecting to the internet, their data usage, and potential privacy risks. Gain control over your network with detailed visual reports and advanced inspection tools.

Highlights
  • Deep network analysis with visual reports
  • Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic
  • External proxy for custom inspection
  • JavaScript scripting for custom rules
  • Request replay and rewrite
  • Real-time speed and data usage widgets
Features
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Network Sniffer is an intelligent network activity analyzer that helps you understand what your apps are really doing online. No technical skills required — easily identify: Which apps are secretly connecting to the internet? Are they sending requests frequently in the background? Is your privacy at risk or data being wasted? You're no longer a passive user — you're in control. Core Features (not limited to): 1. Deep Network Analysis: Visual reports showing which apps are connecting, what they are sending, how often, and whether there’s abnormal or wasteful activity. 2. Network Sniffing: Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic on your iOS device, with full MITM support for encrypted traffic analysis. 3. External Proxy: Route device traffic through an external proxy server, enabling custom inspection, filtering, and debugging of network requests. 4. JavaScript Scripting: Create custom rules and behaviors using JavaScript to enhance and personalize your network inspection. 5. Request Replays: Resend captured requests to test app behavior under various conditions — ideal for debugging and performance testing. 6. Request/Response Rewrite: Modify headers and bodies of requests and responses on the fly, giving you unmatched control over data flows. 7. Client Proxy: Forward requests from other devices on your local network to this device for centralized debugging. 8. Upstream Proxy Support: Forward HTTP requests to a third-party proxy server for advanced testing or network routing scenarios. 9. Widgets & Dynamic Island Support: Monitor upload/download speeds and data usage in real time via homescreen widgets or the iPhone Dynamic Island. Permissions Network Sniffer requires VPN permission to function. This is only used for local traffic capture — no remote servers or proxying involved. Privacy Notice Network Sniffer does not upload any of your data and does not include any proxy, VPN bypass, or "scientific access" functions. Your data stays on your device. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

About

Matter Utilities

This application assists developers in testing and interacting with Matter devices. It allows for scanning, connecting via setup codes, and viewing detailed device information. Developers can also test pre-built or custom Matter Clusters.

Highlights
  • Scan for nearby Matter devices
  • Connect using QR or setup codes
  • Access detailed device information
  • Test core Matter Clusters
  • Work with custom Clusters
Features
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Matter Utilities is a professional toolkit for developers and testers who build, validate, and troubleshoot Matter devices. Scan nearby Matter devices, pair with a QR code or manual setup code, inspect detailed device information, and work with both standard and custom clusters. When you need deeper validation, run automation flows, review results, and export logs to speed up debugging. Why Matter Utilities • Faster commissioning and troubleshooting • Detailed device inspection for development workflows • Standard and custom cluster tools • Automation testing for supported devices • JSON log export for validation and bug investigation What you can do • Scan nearby Matter devices • Pair using a Matter QR code or manual setup code • Read device details and supported capabilities • Read and write standard and custom clusters • Run automation tests with progress tracking • Filter tests by endpoint and choose only the checks you need • Review pass/fail results and export logs • Use Advanced Mode visual overlays for supported lighting tests Automation testing Matter Utilities can generate test cases from device endpoints and run selected steps sequentially. Current automation coverage includes root endpoint checks, On/Off, brightness levels, color temperature, hue and saturation, and advanced color commands for supported lighting devices. Built for professional use Matter Utilities is designed for Matter development and test workflows. It is best suited for engineers, QA, integrators, and device teams who need more than a consumer smart home controller. Privacy Policy: https://df.technology/matter-utilities/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Network Sniffer4 screens
Matter Utilities4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Sniffer at 70% against Matter Utilities's 37%. Network Sniffer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (188 vs 33). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Matter Utilities sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 188 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Network Sniffer's written reviews are positive against 37% of Matter Utilities's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, Matter Utilities every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Network Sniffer versus Matter Utilities: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork SnifferMatter Utilities
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (188 ratings) — better4.2 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews — better36.8% of reviews
Number of ratings188 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#154 — better#173
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.DIGITAL FORTRESS COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Network Sniffer

All ratings188 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative27.0%

Matter Utilities

All ratings33 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative57.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Sniffer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
3 purchases

Matter Utilities

Subscriptions3
  • Matter Test Lab Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Matter Test Lab 6-Month7 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Matter Test Lab Annual7 Days trial$52.001 Year

Questions

Is Network Sniffer free?
Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matter Utilities free?
Matter Utilities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Sniffer or Matter Utilities?
Network Sniffer is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Matter Utilities averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.
Do Network Sniffer or Matter Utilities have ads?
Neither Network Sniffer nor Matter Utilities shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Sniffer or Matter Utilities?
Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Matter Utilities every 11 days. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Matter Utilities on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Network Sniffer or Matter Utilities?
Network Sniffer currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Matter Utilities at #173. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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