# Network Sniffer vs LogShow

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Sniffer | LogShow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logshow-log-viewer-and-parser/id6742788999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 65 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Wilson Munoz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012476025) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Sniffer

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

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 |


### LogShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logshow-log-viewer-and-parser/id6742788999)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LogShow V1 Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| LogShow V1 Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| LogShow V1 Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*