Comparison

Stream HTTP Sniffer vs Anvil

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

Head to head
About

Stream HTTP Sniffer

This tool captures and analyzes HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your device for network debugging. It allows developers and QA teams to inspect requests and responses, filter traffic, rewrite messages, and even block specific requests. HTTPS capture requires CA certificate configuration.

Highlights
  • HTTP/HTTPS packet capture
  • Request/response history
  • Domain filtering
  • Request rewriting
  • Request blocking
  • JavaScript scripting
  • Keyword search
Features
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Stream HTTP Packet Capture Tool is a mobile HTTP/HTTPS packet capture and network debugging tool. It is used for local packet capture on the client side, intended solely for local network debugging by QA and development teams. You can capture and view all HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses on your device without connecting to a computer, making it easy to debug application network issues. 1. Capture HTTP & HTTPS requests, with HTTPS requests requiring the configuration of a CA certificate. 2. Access capture history to preview request bodies and response bodies, currently supporting text, JSON, files, and forms. 3. Domain Filtering: Intercept only the traffic you need, avoiding interference with other applications. 4. Request Rewriting: Supports redirection and replacement of request or response messages, and modifications based on regular expressions. 5. Request Blocking: Block requests based on URLs to prevent them from being sent to the server. 6. Scripting: Write JavaScript scripts to handle requests or responses. 7. Search: Search requests based on keywords, response types, and various conditions. Before you start using the tool, please read the following: 1. The target audience for Stream HTTP Packet Capture Tool includes front-end developers, client developers, back-end developers, DevOps engineers, QA engineers, and general users with some network analysis skills. 2. The sole purpose of Stream HTTP Packet Capture Tool is network debugging, and it has no other intended purposes. Additionally, enabling Stream requires your authorization for VPN permissions. 3. Stream HTTP Packet Capture Tool does not upload any user data. Please use it with confidence, and we hope our trusted users will share it with industry professionals. If you do not agree with the above purposes, lack network analysis skills, or inherently distrust third-party apps with sensitive data, we recommend you carefully consider before downloading.

About

Anvil

Features
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Anvil is a pocket-sized toolbox of 17 everyday developer utilities. Every tool processes its input on your device. No account, no ads, no tracking, and no app backend. FORMAT & DECODE • JSON Formatter — beautify, minify, validate • Base64 — encode / decode text • URL — percent-encode / decode • JWT Decoder — inspect header & payload (local only) GENERATE • UUID — batch v4 identifiers • Hash — MD5 / SHA-1 / SHA-256 / SHA-512 • Random String — passwords & tokens • QR Code — share or save CONVERT • Number Base — bin / oct / dec / hex • Unix Time — epoch ↔ human date • Cron — explain expressions • Unicode — text ↔ \u escapes TEXT • Regex Tester — live matches & groups • Text Diff — compare two snippets • Case Converter — camel / snake / kebab … • Text Analyzer — characters, words, lines • List Comparer — intersection, union & diff SMART PASTE Copy something, open Anvil, and it points you to the right tool with your content already filled in. PRIVACY FIRST Tool inputs are processed on-device and are never uploaded. Anvil has no account, ads, analytics, or app backend. Optional Pro purchase and restore use Apple StoreKit. ANVIL PRO — one-time unlock, no subscription • Share Extension — run tools on text shared from any app • Shortcuts & Siri • Clipboard History • Optional Smart Paste auto-open (off by default) One-time purchase, no subscription.

Screenshots

Stream HTTP Sniffer4 screens
Anvil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stream HTTP Sniffer at 13.0 against Anvil's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Stream HTTP Sniffer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Anvil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stream HTTP Sniffer ships an update every 5 days, Anvil every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stream HTTP Sniffer versus Anvil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStream HTTP SnifferAnvil
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Yidong Network Technology Company Limited武汉回到未来科技有限公司

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stream HTTP Sniffer

One-time4
  • 1 个月 VIP$2.99
  • 3 个月 VIP$4.99
  • 1 年 VIP 会员$9.99
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  • 终身VIP$12.99
1 purchases

Anvil

One-time1
  • Anvil Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Stream HTTP Sniffer free?
Stream HTTP Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anvil free?
Anvil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stream HTTP Sniffer or Anvil have ads?
Neither Stream HTTP Sniffer nor Anvil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stream HTTP Sniffer or Anvil?
Stream HTTP Sniffer ships an update every 5 days, and Anvil every 6 days. Most recently, Stream HTTP Sniffer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Anvil on September 30, 2026.

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