# Network Sniffer vs NetLens

The clearest difference is rating: NetLens at 5.0 against Network Sniffer's 4.6. NetLens also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Network Sniffer's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 1) and chart position (#56 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 NetLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 198 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Network Sniffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetLens's.

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, NetLens weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Sniffer | NetLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netlens/id6751451801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 13 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) | [冰冰 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548893444) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Sniffer

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

**Currently charting:** #56 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 |


### NetLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netlens/id6751451801)

Inspect and analyze mobile network traffic in real-time. Understand HTTP/HTTPS requests, measure performance, and detect security vulnerabilities. Offers advanced features for developers to optimize and secure their applications.

**Highlights:** Real-time network traffic monitoring, HTTP/HTTPS request and response analysis, Performance measurement and optimization, Security analysis and vulnerability detection, Copy or Share cURL & Responses, Detailed analysis reports, Customizable request/response filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Sniffer free?

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

### Is NetLens free?

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

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

NetLens is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while NetLens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Network Sniffer or NetLens have ads?

Neither Network Sniffer nor NetLens shows ads.

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

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and NetLens weekly. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on October 27, 2026 and NetLens on October 28, 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.*