Comparison

Spider Proxy vs Search Ops

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spider Proxy

Capture, analyze, and modify HTTP/HTTPS network traffic directly on your iOS device. Debug network requests, rewrite responses, and share data across devices. Offers advanced tools for network analysis and development.

Highlights
  • HTTPS traffic analysis
  • Rule rewrites for real-time modification
  • Data export and sharing
  • Custom HTTP(S) network debugging
  • JavaScript scripting for interface extension
  • Extensive encryption and encoding tools
Features
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Spider Proxy is a powerful mobile HTTP/HTTPS network debugging and packet capture tool for iOS. Inspect, analyze, and modify HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses directly on your iPhone or iPad without connecting to a computer. It supports request export and customizable debugging, including URL redirection and custom headers—making it an essential tool for developers and testers. Upgrade to Spider Proxy VIP to unlock seamless multi-device collaboration! Manage up to 4 secondary devices simultaneously with one-click data sync and sharing. VIP also offers flexible authorization management, allowing you to set custom rules or revoke access at any time. How It Works Spider Proxy creates a secure local VPN configuration on your device. When packet capture is enabled, a local HTTP proxy runs within the VPN process, routing local network traffic through the proxy to intercept, parse, and debug HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses. Key Features HTTPS Traffic Analysis: Deep inspection and viewing of encrypted traffic. Formatted Previews: Built-in syntax highlighting and formatting for HTML, JSON, and CSS. Real-time Rule Rewrites: Modify HTTP(S) requests and responses on the fly. Multi-device Collaboration: Multi-device authorization and effortless data sync. Secure Authorization: Encrypted authorization rules with instant access revocation. Backup & Restore: Easily back up and restore your local configuration. JS Scripting: Extend interface capabilities using custom JavaScript scripts. Request Replay: Custom HTTP(S) replaying with dependency handling and assertion checks. Developer Toolbox: Encoding & Encryption: Base64, URL Encode/Decode, MD5, SHA256, AES128, DES/3DES, RC4, Rabbit, UTF-8 conversion, ASCII tools. Utilities: Timestamp converter, Password generator, UUID generator, Color picker, Number to Chinese, JSON formatting & comparison. Terms of Use Spider Proxy is designed exclusively for network development, app debugging, and educational research. Please strictly adhere to all applicable local laws and regulations.

About

Search Ops

Features
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Query ElasticSearch and OpenSearch databases * Free text strings, using compounds (AND/OR) and Date Ranges * View results as documents or in a table * Easily switch between hosts, indexes and filter on mapped data types Support ElasticSearch (v6.0 and above) and OpenSearch (v1.0 and above) * /_mapping * /_search * /_aliases Authentication: * Connection using a CloudID from Elastic.co or a direct host connection * Authenticate with Username/Password, Auth Token, API Token or API Key * Readonly access only. Requires a user with Viewer and Monitoring Role Privacy & Transparency: * Open Source business logic on Github * No tracking or analytics * Uses a local on device database (Realm) with encryption on Settings * Request Logs * Request Timeout * Max Document Size * Light / Dark Mode

Screenshots

Spider Proxy4 screens
Search Ops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spider Proxy at Free against Search Ops's $4.99. Spider Proxy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Search Ops's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On update cadence, ads 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

Spider Proxy is free to download; Search Ops costs $4.99 up front. Spider Proxy sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Search Ops asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spider Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Search Ops every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spider Proxy versus Search Ops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpider ProxySearch Ops
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司Ryan McCaffery

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Spider Proxy

One-time8
  • upgrade package$1.99
  • Basic$2.99
  • Professional$3.99
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  • Enterprise Edition$9.99
  • Expansion device$129.99
  • Expansion device$199.99
  • Expansion device$599.99
  • Expansion device$999.99
None

Search Ops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spider Proxy free?
Spider Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Search Ops free?
Search Ops costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spider Proxy or Search Ops have ads?
Neither Spider Proxy nor Search Ops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spider Proxy or Search Ops?
Spider Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Search Ops every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spider Proxy was updated on September 27, 2026 and Search Ops on September 21, 2026.

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