Comparison

Spider Proxy vs Retro Boy

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

Retro Boy

Experience the joy of classic gaming with this emulator. It offers an authentic retro gameplay experience with a streamlined interface and customizable controls. Discover and play your favorite classic titles with ease.

Highlights
  • Authentic retro gameplay experience
  • Streamlined and intuitive user interface
  • Customizable controls for personalized play
  • Continuous expansion of game support
  • Meticulously crafted emulation technology
Features
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**Welcome to Retro Boy - Your Gateway to Classic Gaming** **Relive the Magic** — Dive into the timeless world of classic gaming with Retro Boy. Experience the simple yet profound joy of retro gameplay, designed for a new generation of gamers. **Engineered for Nostalgia** — Our emulator is meticulously crafted to deliver an authentic gaming experience. With cutting-edge emulation technology, every pixel and note is reproduced with utmost care. **Simplicity at its Core** — We've streamlined the user interface to make it as intuitive as the games themselves. Effortlessly browse, load, and play your favorite classics with just a few taps. **Customized for Comfort** — Personalize your gaming experience with customizable controls. Play how you want, at your own pace. **Expanding Support** — We're continuously adding to our roster, ensuring there's always something new and exciting for classic game enthusiasts. **Retro Boy** — It's more than an emulator; it's a voyage back in time, an adventure that bridges the past with the present. Download now and embark on your classic gaming journey. **Note**: No games are included with this download.This application requires legally obtained game files for use.

Screenshots

Spider Proxy4 screens
Retro Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Boy at 4.8 against Spider Proxy's 3.8. Retro Boy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). Spider Proxy's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Spider Proxy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Spider Proxy's written reviews are positive against 93% of Retro Boy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spider Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Retro Boy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Spider Proxy versus Retro Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpider ProxyRetro Boy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)4.8 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1035 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司大靖 刘

Customer experience

Spider Proxy

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Retro Boy

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Spider Proxy

One-time7
  • upgrade package$1.99
  • Basic$2.99
  • Professional$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Expansion device$129.99
  • Expansion device$199.99
  • Expansion device$599.99
  • Expansion device$999.99
None

Retro Boy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spider Proxy free?
Spider Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Boy free?
Retro Boy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spider Proxy or Retro Boy?
Retro Boy is rated higher. Spider Proxy averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Retro Boy averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.
Do Spider Proxy or Retro Boy have ads?
Neither Spider Proxy nor Retro Boy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spider Proxy or Retro Boy?
Spider Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retro Boy every 8 days. Most recently, Spider Proxy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retro Boy on November 4, 2026.

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