Comparison

Spider Proxy vs SMS Forwarder

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

SMS Forwarder

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حوّل رسائلك النصية تلقائياً لتيليجرام، Discord، أو أي سيرفر عبر Webhook. كيف يعمل؟ التطبيق يعمل مع تطبيق الاختصارات (Shortcuts) الرسمي من Apple. عند وصول أي رسالة SMS، يُطبّق قواعدك ويرسلها فوراً للوجهة — بدون أي تدخل منك. الوجهات المدعومة: - تيليجرام — يرسل لبوت أو قناة عبر Bot API - Discord — يرسل Embed منسّق عبر Webhook - Webhook — يرسل HTTP POST بصيغة JSON لأي سيرفر قواعد ذكية: - حوّل رسائل OTP فقط - حوّل رسائل البنك فقط - أو حوّل كل الرسائل الخصوصية أولاً: لا يوجد سيرفر خارجي. رسائلك تذهب مباشرة من جهازك للوجهة. النسخة المجانية: قاعدة واحدة فقط. النسخة الكاملة (دفع مرة وحدة): قواعد غير محدودة + سجل كامل + تخصيص الرسائل + Discord Embed Builder.

Screenshots

Spider Proxy4 screens
SMS Forwarder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS Forwarder at none against Spider Proxy's 8. Spider Proxy's advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. SMS Forwarder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Spider Proxy versus SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpider ProxySMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司Aseel Sherwani

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

SMS Forwarder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spider Proxy free?
Spider Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spider Proxy or SMS Forwarder have ads?
Neither Spider Proxy nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.

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