Comparison

Spider Proxy vs Fire Message

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

Fire Message

Features
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Fire Message is a professional tool to test and debug Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) via the HTTP v1 API. Manage multiple projects and send notifications securely without backend scripts. Security: Encrypted Storage: Service Account JSON credentials are encrypted. Local Only: Keys are saved locally and never sent to third-party servers. Key Features: Multi-App Support: Switch between Dev, Staging, and Production projects. Targeting: Send to Device Tokens, Topics, or Conditions. HTTP v1 API: Full support for Service Account JSON authentication. History & Logs: View sent messages and API responses. Efficiency: Duplicate and resend payloads instantly. Custom Payloads: Full control over Notification and Data JSON fields. Subscription Details Fire Message offers a free trial to test all features. After the trial ends, a yearly subscription is required for continued access. By using this app, you agree to the below: Privacy Policy: https://stanimeros.com/privacy-policy Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spider Proxy4 screens
Fire Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spider Proxy at every 3 weeks against Fire Message's every 8 months. Spider Proxy also leads on chart position (#184 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 8 one-off in-app purchases and Fire Message sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spider Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Fire Message every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Spider Proxy versus Fire Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpider ProxyFire Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司STANIMEROS PANTELEIMON

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

Fire Message

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Spider Proxy free?
Spider Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fire Message free?
Fire Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spider Proxy or Fire Message have ads?
Neither Spider Proxy nor Fire Message shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spider Proxy or Fire Message?
Spider Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fire Message every 8 months. Most recently, Spider Proxy was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fire Message on August 14, 2026.

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