# Network Sniffer vs Tracer

The clearest difference is rating: Network Sniffer at 4.6 against Tracer's 4.0. Network Sniffer also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 1) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). Tracer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). 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 Tracer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 196 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Tracer'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, Tracer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Sniffer | Tracer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracer-inspect-https-traffic/id6788840279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Ryan Kotzebue](https://appshunter.io/developer/832112887) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Sniffer

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

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #207 Top Free · 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 |


### Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracer-inspect-https-traffic/id6788840279)

Monitor all network requests your iPhone makes in real-time, locally on your device. Identify third-party services, inspect request details, and understand where your data is going without it ever leaving your phone.

**Highlights:** Real-time network request monitoring, Inspect headers, bodies, and timing, Identify third-party services, Visualize server locations on a globe, Local data processing for privacy, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro access | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro access | $199.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Sniffer free?

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

### Is Tracer free?

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

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

Network Sniffer is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Tracer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Network Sniffer or Tracer have ads?

Neither Network Sniffer nor Tracer shows ads.

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

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tracer daily. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tracer on October 15, 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.*