Comparison

Network Sniffer vs ifconfig Mobile

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

ifconfig Mobile

Instantly view detailed network interface information on your iPhone. See all IP addresses, connection statuses, and more with a modern, developer-friendly interface. Perfect for debugging and understanding your device's network activity.

Highlights
  • View all network interfaces (WiFi, cellular, VPN)
  • See IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
  • Monitor real-time connection status
  • Tap to copy values to clipboard
  • Haptic feedback for actions
  • Pull-to-refresh for updates
Features
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ifconfig Mobile brings the power of the classic Unix command-line tool to your iPhone. Instantly view detailed information about all network interfaces on your device with a beautifully designed, modern interface. KEY FEATURES Complete Network Visibility • View all network interfaces including WiFi, cellular, VPN, and loopback • See IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for every interface • Check netmask and broadcast addresses at a glance • Monitor real-time connection status (UP/DOWN) Developer-Friendly Design • Tap any value to copy to clipboard instantly • Monospaced fonts for easy reading of IP addresses • Haptic feedback experience confirms every action • Pull-to-refresh for instant updates Interface Detection • WiFi interfaces (en0, en1) • Cellular connections (pdp_ip, rmnet) • VPN tunnels (utun, ipsec) • Loopback (lo0) • And more... PERFECT FOR • Developers debugging network issues • IT Professionals managing network configurations • Network Administrators troubleshooting connectivity • Tech Enthusiasts who want to understand their device • Students learning about networking WHY CHOOSE IFCONFIG iOS? Unlike basic IP lookup apps, ifconfig Mobile shows you all network interfaces on your device—not just your primary connection. See exactly what's happening at the network level, just like the terminal command developers know and love. No Terminal Required — Get the same information as the command-line ifconfig tool, presented in a clean, intuitive mobile interface. Privacy Focused — All network detection happens locally on your device. No data is sent to external servers. Download now and take control of your network visibility! Optional ifconfig Mobile Pro: remove banner ads, export interface details as text or JSON, and keep IP history. One-time purchase; core network information remains free.

Screenshots

Network Sniffer4 screens
ifconfig Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Network Sniffer at none against ifconfig Mobile's shown. Network Sniffer also leads on ratings volume (201 vs 2). ifconfig Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 ifconfig Mobile 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

ifconfig Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 201 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, ifconfig Mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Sniffer versus ifconfig Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Snifferifconfig Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (201 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings201 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Kevin Tang

Customer experience

Network Sniffer

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

ifconfig Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Sniffer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
1 purchases

ifconfig Mobile

One-time1
  • ifconfig Mobile Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Network Sniffer free?
Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ifconfig Mobile free?
ifconfig Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Sniffer or ifconfig Mobile?
ifconfig Mobile is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while ifconfig Mobile averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Network Sniffer or ifconfig Mobile have ads?
ifconfig Mobile shows ads; Network Sniffer does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Sniffer or ifconfig Mobile?
Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ifconfig Mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on November 7, 2026 and ifconfig Mobile on November 9, 2026.

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