Comparison

Network Sniffer vs BLE Scanner

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

BLE Scanner

Analyze Bluetooth signals to understand device behavior, locate lost items, and detect unwanted trackers. Debug GATT services, decode advertisements, and record sessions for detailed analysis. Offers real-time insights without ads or sign-up.

Highlights
  • Scan nearby BLE devices with RSSI graphs
  • Read device information without pairing
  • Locator mode for finding lost devices
  • Detect unknown trackers and AirTags
  • Debug GATT services in real-time
  • Decode iBeacon and Eddystone advertisements
  • Record and replay BLE sessions
Features
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See every Bluetooth signal around you and finally understand what each device is doing. Whether you are bringing up a new board, chasing a flaky connection in the field, or checking whether something is quietly tracking you, you get clear answers in seconds. Built by a team that ships BLE hardware, so it works the way engineers actually think. No ads, no account, no sign-up. Open it and start scanning. What you can do: Find anything fast. Scan every nearby BLE device with live RSSI graphs and smart filtering, so the device you care about never gets lost in the noise. Know your gear without pairing. Read AirPods, Beats, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, and HomeKit accessories at a glance, including battery where available. Walk straight to a lost device. Locator mode turns signal strength into real distance with Kalman smoothing and path loss estimates, and the haptics speed up as you close in. Stay safe from unwanted tracking. Spot unknown AirTags and stealth trackers that follow you between locations before they become a problem. Debug GATT in real time. Inspect every service and characteristic, then read, write, and subscribe to notifications without leaving the app. Make sense of raw advertisements. Decode iBeacon, Eddystone, and manufacturer data so you can verify firmware and beacons quickly. Prove what happened. Record and replay full BLE sessions for debugging, reporting, and QA, and stream events to your own HTTPS webhook in real time. The result is less guessing, faster fixes, and confidence that nothing around you goes unnoticed. Tap Get and scan everything around you. It is free to start. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy

Screenshots

Network Sniffer4 screens
BLE Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BLE Scanner at every 5 days against Network Sniffer's every 3 weeks. Network Sniffer's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 9) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). 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 BLE Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 198 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, BLE Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Network Sniffer versus BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork SnifferBLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (198 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings198 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.BigBalli Consulting llc

Customer experience

Network Sniffer

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

BLE Scanner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Sniffer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
5 purchases

BLE Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly Offer$19.991 Year
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  • Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Network Sniffer free?
Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLE Scanner free?
BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Sniffer or BLE Scanner?
Network Sniffer is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while BLE Scanner averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Network Sniffer or BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither Network Sniffer nor BLE Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Sniffer or BLE Scanner?
Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and BLE Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on October 27, 2026 and BLE Scanner on October 25, 2026.

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