Comparison

Network Sniffer vs LogShow

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

LogShow

Analyze server logs efficiently with this powerful viewer and parser. Supports multiple formats like Apache, Nginx, and systemd, with intuitive filtering and syntax highlighting. Offers SSH connectivity and iCloud sync for pro features.

Highlights
  • Parse and view server logs
  • Support for Apache, Nginx, systemd
  • Import logs via files, clipboard, URL, SSH
  • Filter logs by IP, status, timestamp, text
  • Syntax highlighting with themes
  • Light and dark mode
  • SSH connection with private key support
Features
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LogShow is a powerful log viewer and parser for developers, system administrators, and IT professionals who need to analyze server logs efficiently. Navigate through Apache, Nginx, and system logs with ease. LogShow automatically detects log formats and presents them in a clean, readable interface. KEY FEATURES: - Parse and view server logs from multiple sources - Support for Apache, Nginx, and systemd log formats - Import logs from files, clipboard, URLs, or SSH connections - Filter logs by IP address, status code, timestamp, or any text - Beautiful syntax highlighting with 8 different themes - Light and dark mode support - Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac PRO FEATURES: - Connect to servers via SSH with private key support - iCloud sync for SSH configurations across all your devices - More features coming soon! SUPPORTED LOG FORMATS: - Apache access logs - Nginx access logs - Systemd journal logs - Any text-based log format (fallback parser) LogShow helps you quickly identify issues in your server logs with intuitive filtering and powerful parsing capabilities. ROADMAP: - Apple TV support - Save and sync logs across devices - Full-screen mode - Additional themes and parser options Download LogShow today and transform how you analyze server logs! Terms of use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Network Sniffer4 screens
LogShow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Sniffer at 4.6 against LogShow's 4.0. Network Sniffer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (198 vs 3). LogShow's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 LogShow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 198 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Network Sniffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of LogShow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, LogShow every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Network Sniffer versus LogShow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork SnifferLogShow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (198 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings198 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Wilson Munoz

Customer experience

Network Sniffer

All ratings188 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative26.3%

LogShow

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Sniffer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
3 purchases

LogShow

Subscriptions2
  • LogShow V1 Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • LogShow V1 Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • LogShow V1 Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Network Sniffer free?
Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LogShow free?
LogShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Sniffer or LogShow?
Network Sniffer is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while LogShow averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Network Sniffer or LogShow have ads?
Neither Network Sniffer nor LogShow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Sniffer or LogShow?
Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and LogShow every 7 months. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on October 30, 2026 and LogShow on October 30, 2026.

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