Comparison

Spider Proxy vs Simple WOL

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

Simple WOL

Remotely power on your computers and other network devices with a simple tap. This tool allows you to manage and organize your devices, offering custom port support and easy data import/export for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wake on LAN via MAC Address
  • Custom Port Support
  • Device List Management
  • Import & Export Device Lists
  • Remote Device Wake-Up
Features
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Simple WOL (Simple Wake-on-LAN) is a powerful yet easy-to-use Wake-on-LAN app that allows you to remotely wake up your devices with just a tap. Whether you’re managing multiple computers, Simple WOL ensures a seamless and reliable experience. - Key Features: • Wake on LAN via MAC Address: Easily wake up devices on your local network • Custom Port Support: Configure custom ports. • Device List Management: Easily save and organize your devices. • Import & Export Device Lists: Backup your list or transfer it to another device effortlessly. Fast, reliable, and user-friendly – the perfect Wake-on-LAN solution!

Screenshots

Spider Proxy4 screens
Simple WOL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple WOL at 100% against Spider Proxy's 67%. Simple WOL also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8). Spider Proxy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 8 one-off in-app purchases and Simple WOL 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

Simple WOL holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Spider Proxy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple WOL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spider Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple WOL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spider Proxy versus Simple WOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpider ProxySimple WOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司Phan Nhut

Customer experience

Spider Proxy

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

Simple WOL

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
1 purchases

Simple WOL

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Spider Proxy free?
Spider Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple WOL free?
Simple WOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spider Proxy or Simple WOL?
Simple WOL is rated higher. Spider Proxy averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Simple WOL averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Spider Proxy or Simple WOL have ads?
Neither Spider Proxy nor Simple WOL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spider Proxy or Simple WOL?
Spider Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple WOL every 3 months. Most recently, Spider Proxy was updated on October 27, 2026 and Simple WOL on October 28, 2026.

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