Comparison

ChatTCP vs PCAP Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

ChatTCP

Easily view and analyze network packets, similar to reading chat logs. Supports TCP and UDP protocols with features for diagnostic analysis and data structure viewing. Decode application layer protocols and export HTTP files.

Highlights
  • View TCP/UDP packets like chat logs
  • Diagnostic analysis for issue pinpointing
  • Data Structure View for protocol mastery
  • Decode application layer protocols (HTTP, WebSocket, etc.)
  • Export HTTP transmitted files
  • Includes pcap examples for beginners
Features
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ChatTCP makes viewing network packets as easy as reading chats! Supporting TCP & UDP. Main Features: - Viewing TCP/UDP packets is as easy as reading chat logs. - The diagnostic analysis feature helps you pinpoint and identify issues. - The Data Structure View helps you learn and master TCP/UDP and application layer protocols. - Decoding of application layer protocols:HTTP、WebSocket、Redis、Mysql、DNS. - It provides multiple pcap examples for beginners. - Files transmitted via HTTP protocol can be exported. User Documentation: https://docs.chattcp.com/ [Description of automatic subscription service] 1.Subscription service: a) Pro+ Monthly (1 month) b) Pro+ Yearly (12 months) 2.Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account 3.Automatic renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration date, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after the successful deduction 4.Close the service: You can close the service by going to "Settings" on your iPhone, entering "iTunes Store and App Store", clicking on "Apple ID", selecting "View Apple ID", entering the "Account Settings" page, clicking on "Subscriptions", and managing automatic subscription services. If you need to cancel, you can close it 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle, and no further charges will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration date 5.Service Agreement: https://chattcp.com/terms-of-service 6.Privacy Agreement: https://chattcp.com/privacy-policy

About

PCAP Analyzer

Features
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PCAP Analyzer brings powerful packet capture analysis to your iPhone. Open and analyze .pcap and .pcapng files directly on your device - no desktop computer, cloud upload, or external server required. Whether you’re a network engineer, developer, security professional, student, or simply troubleshooting a network issue, PCAP Analyzer gives you the essential tools to understand what’s happening inside a packet capture wherever you are. PACKET ANALYSIS Browse packets with clear protocol, source, destination, ports, timestamps, size, and packet details. Quickly filter traffic by protocols such as TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, TLS, ICMP, and many more. Use display filters to narrow down large captures and focus on the traffic that matters. PROTOCOL DISSECTION Inspect packets layer by layer - from Ethernet and IP to transport and application protocols. PCAP Analyzer supports dozens of protocols across multiple protocol groups, making it useful for analyzing everything from common Internet traffic to specialized network communications. FLOW ANALYSIS Turn thousands of individual packets into meaningful conversations. Explore TCP and UDP flows, see communicating endpoints, packet counts, transferred bytes, and traffic direction at a glance. CAPTURE STATISTICS Understand the overall behavior of your capture through visual statistics, including: • Total packets and bytes • Capture duration • Packets per second • Packets over time • Protocol hierarchy • Top talkers • Traffic direction RAW HEX VIEW Need to go deeper? Inspect the raw bytes of every packet with the built-in hexadecimal viewer. Switch between decoded packet details and raw packet data whenever you need byte-level analysis. BUILT FOR MOBILE PCAP Analyzer is designed specifically for phones - not simply a desktop interface squeezed onto a smaller screen. Open capture files from your device and investigate network traffic wherever you happen to be. Perfect for quick troubleshooting when you’re away from your workstation. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your packet captures may contain sensitive network information. That’s why PCAP Analyzer processes capture files directly on your device. Your capture data does not need to be uploaded to a cloud analysis service just to inspect it. USE PCAP ANALYZER FOR • Network troubleshooting • Packet inspection • Protocol debugging • Application development • API troubleshooting • IoT debugging • Telecom protocol analysis • Network security investigation • Learning networking and protocols • Inspecting captures while away from your computer YOUR PACKET ANALYZER, IN YOUR POCKET Wireshark is invaluable when you’re sitting at a workstation. But sometimes the capture you need to inspect arrives when you’re nowhere near one. PCAP Analyzer gives you a fast, convenient way to open a capture, inspect packets, understand conversations, and identify what’s happening - directly from your iPhone. Open the capture. Follow the packets. Find the answer.

Screenshots

ChatTCP4 screens
PCAP Analyzer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCAP Analyzer at none against ChatTCP's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ChatTCP sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PCAP Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
ChatTCP versus PCAP Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatTCPPCAP Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., LtdHONG QUANG NGO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ChatTCP

Subscriptions2
  • Pro+$9.991 Month
  • Pro+$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro$49.99
  • Pro+$89.99
None

PCAP Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChatTCP free?
ChatTCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PCAP Analyzer free?
PCAP Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChatTCP or PCAP Analyzer have ads?
Neither ChatTCP nor PCAP Analyzer shows ads.

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