# Network Sniffer vs Rootly

The clearest difference is rating: Network Sniffer at 4.5 against Rootly's 3.6. Network Sniffer also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 18) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Rootly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (88% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rootly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 188 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Network Sniffer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Rootly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, Rootly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Sniffer | Rootly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews)** | [3.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootly/id6478240412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #135 | **#93** |
| Size | 65 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Rootly Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732314630) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


### Rootly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootly/id6478240412)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This platform leverages AI to automate on-call and incident management, enabling faster incident resolution and enhanced system resilience. It acts as an SRE assistant, automating root cause analysis and identifying patterns for ongoing improvements.

**Highlights:** AI-native incident management, Automated root cause analysis, On-call operations streamlining, System resilience improvement, Pattern identification for continuous improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Better than PagerDuty/Opsgenie
- 👍 Streamlined workflow
- 👍 Practical features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing Tinder-style swiping
- 🐛 No ability to undo swipes
- 🐛 Easy to accidentally accept
- 🐛 Slow and frustrating to use
- 🐛 UI needs tons of work

**Reported bugs**

- Tinder-style swiping for coverage requests
- SSO token not passed back to iPad app
- App is slow and frustrating

**Requested features**

- Ability to undo coverage requests


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Sniffer free?

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

### Is Rootly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Network Sniffer or Rootly?

Network Sniffer is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Rootly averages 3.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Network Sniffer or Rootly have ads?

Neither Network Sniffer nor Rootly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network Sniffer or Rootly?

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rootly fortnightly. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Rootly on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Network Sniffer or Rootly?

Network Sniffer currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Rootly at #93. 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.*