# Packet Hunter vs XrestAPI

The clearest difference is rating: XrestAPI at 5.0 against Packet Hunter's 4.5. XrestAPI also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Packet Hunter's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

XrestAPI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Hunter has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Hunter | XrestAPI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-hunter/id6739217678/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xrestapi/id6763669525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Lawrence Baytler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784284087) | [Mohammad Mobin Karimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894773941) |

## What reviewers say

### Packet Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-hunter/id6739217678)

Engage in interactive puzzles to master IT networking troubleshooting. This game simulates real-world scenarios, helping users diagnose issues like IP conflicts and DNS problems through a command-line interface.

**Highlights:** Solve real-world networking puzzles, Use authentic IT tools and commands, Build confidence in network scenarios, Learn step-by-step troubleshooting, Rewarding progression system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XrestAPI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xrestapi/id6763669525)

Master backend development through interactive challenges and practical problem-solving. Learn PHP, routing, CRUD operations, and API design by actively building solutions and reinforcing knowledge with a smart review system.

**Highlights:** Interactive coding challenges, Token-based solution building, Structured learning levels, Smart review system, Progress tracking, Real-world API concepts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packet Hunter free?

Packet Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XrestAPI free?

XrestAPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Packet Hunter or XrestAPI?

XrestAPI is rated higher. Packet Hunter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while XrestAPI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Packet Hunter or XrestAPI have ads?

Neither Packet Hunter nor XrestAPI shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*