Comparison

Network Sniffer vs PacketPro

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

PacketPro

This tool allows developers to capture, inspect, and analyze network traffic, including HTTP and HTTPS requests. It offers a suite of debugging utilities to enhance productivity and provides clear visibility into network activity for faster troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic
  • View request and response details
  • Analyze headers, parameters, cookies, and timing
  • Flexible filtering rules
  • Developer toolbox for debugging
  • HTTP request testing
  • URL encode/decode
Features
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PacketPro — Professional Packet Capture Tool PacketPro is a lightweight and powerful packet capture and debugging tool designed for developers and advanced users. It helps you inspect, analyze, and understand network requests with clarity and efficiency. • Capture and inspect HTTP & HTTPS traffic • View complete request and response details • Analyze headers, parameters, cookies, and timing • Flexible filtering rules to focus on what matters • Built-in developer toolbox for daily debugging tasks Developer Toolbox PacketPro includes a set of handy tools to improve productivity: • HTTP request testing • URL encode / decode • Base64 & hash utilities • Regex testing • Timestamp conversion Designed for Professionals • Clean and intuitive interface • No account required • No ads, no tracking • Built with performance and privacy in mind PacketPro gives you full visibility into network traffic — so you can debug faster and work smarter.

Screenshots

Network Sniffer4 screens
PacketPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PacketPro at 5.0 against Network Sniffer's 4.5. PacketPro also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Network Sniffer's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 1) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, 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 PacketPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PacketPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 188 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, PacketPro weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Network Sniffer versus PacketPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork SnifferPacketPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (188 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings188 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.凡 刘

Customer experience

Network Sniffer

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

PacketPro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Sniffer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
1 purchases

PacketPro

One-time1
  • Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Network Sniffer free?
Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PacketPro free?
PacketPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Sniffer or PacketPro?
PacketPro is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while PacketPro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Sniffer or PacketPro have ads?
Neither Network Sniffer nor PacketPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Sniffer or PacketPro?
Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and PacketPro weekly. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on September 25, 2026 and PacketPro on September 8, 2026.

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