Comparison

MintFlow vs App Icon Badger

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

Head to head
About

MintFlow

This advanced tool allows users to debug and control network traffic on Apple devices. It functions as a VPN and proxy client, enabling fine-grained routing, DNS customization, and HTTP/HTTPS traffic inspection and rewriting.

Highlights
  • System traffic capture and forwarding
  • Customizable traffic routing rules
  • Internal high-performance DNS server
  • HTTP/HTTPS traffic capture and rewriting
  • Support for WireGuard, Shadowsocks, VMESS
  • On-demand VPN activation
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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MintFlow is a powerful VPN client, proxy client, traffic monitor, and HTTP/HTTPS debugging toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own VPN or proxy server, then decide exactly how traffic should flow. Use a simple single-output mode or build detailed rules for Direct, VPN, proxy, reject, and drop actions. Inspect DNS and network flows, capture HTTPS requests and responses, and test rewrites before using them. VPN AND PROXY - WireGuard VPN with file and QR code import - HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies - Pro support for AmneziaWG, Shadowsocks, Shadowsocks 2022, VMess, AnyTLS, and experimental Tailscale - Route proxy traffic through VPN connections - Tune DNS and MTU settings FLEXIBLE ROUTING AND DNS - Simple Mode for sending traffic to one Direct, VPN, or proxy output - Rule Mode with CIDR, CIDR Set, and Domain Set matching - Device-wide DNS with Direct DNS, DoT, and DoH - Domain-based App Routing - Static DNS records with Pro - Live settings and clear guidance when a VPN restart is required HTTPS CAPTURE AND WEB REWRITE - Inspect HTTP/HTTPS requests, responses, headers, and bodies using MITM decryption - Capture all supported traffic or select domains, IP addresses, and TCP ports - Search capture history and preview JSON, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, images, and more - Rewrite URLs or response bodies with jq and JavaScript - Use HTTP API Research, Request Simulator, and Rewrite Lab tools - Export AI-friendly analysis bundles and import or export portable .mfhrb rewrite bundles NETWORK VISIBILITY - DNS Log with a timeline and quick domain actions - Flow Capture with source, destination, protocol, transfer, duration, route, and location details - Pro packet capture with PCAPNG export DIAGNOSTICS AND AUTOMATION - Ping, Traceroute, DNS Test, VPN & Proxy Test, and profile diagnostics - System route, DNS, and interface information - Pro iPerf3 client for system, VPN, and proxy performance tests - Siri Shortcuts and Pro On-Demand VPN rules PROFILES THAT STAY PORTABLE MintFlow uses readable text profiles as its source of truth. Edit, validate, diagnose, import, and export your configuration. Pro unlocks multiple profiles plus iCloud sync for profiles and local jq/JavaScript resources. UNDER THE HOOD VPPRS is MintFlow's custom-built vectorized packet-processing core, inspired by the architecture of fd.io VPP, originally contributed by Cisco. It powers performance-sensitive routing and advanced tools. MintFlow 2.0 moves active packet processing to this foundation. Building and tuning core networking infrastructure takes sustained work; we are investing in it to improve performance, stability, and maintainability over time. FREE AND PRO Free includes WireGuard, HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies, Simple Mode, App Routing, DoH/DoT, DNS Log, Flow Capture, HTTP inspection, Capture All, and a practical allowance for domain sets and HTTP rewrite rules. Pro unlocks advanced protocols and tools, unlimited profile resources, iCloud sync, packet capture, and automation. IMPORTANT 1. MintFlow does not provide VPN or proxy services. You must configure your own server or a compatible third-party service. 2. HTTPS inspection requires installing and trusting the MintFlow CA certificate. Certificate pinning and some protocols may prevent capture. 3. WireGuard® is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld. Manual: https://galaxnet.dev/mintflow/manual Privacy Policy: https://galaxnet.dev/mintflow/legal/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://galaxnet.dev/mintflow/legal/tos/

About

App Icon Badger

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App Icon Badger Add DEV, STAGE, or BETA badges to your app icons in seconds - no scripts, no setup. Just drop, badge, export. App Icon Badger is a lightweight, no-fuss utility built for developers who want a simple way to mark app builds for different environments. Whether you're shipping a test build to a client or want to avoid launching the wrong version to production, this tool helps you visually tag your icons with custom badges - fast. Why Developers Love It No CI/CD Integration Required No pipelines. No plugins. Just drag and badge. Instant Badge Preview See exactly what your icon will look like - in real-time. Environment Labels Made Easy Choose from presets like DEV, STAGE and many more. Customizable Design Pick shield colors, text, and position to suit your style or workflow. Use It. Badge It. Done. This isn’t another complex build tool. App Icon Badger is made for quick use - before release, during QA, or while testing with clients. No installs. No syncing. Just results. Perfect for: - Indie devs & freelancers - Test builds & internal deployments - Teams who just want to see what’s what Badge responsibly. Never confuse your builds again.

Screenshots

MintFlow4 screens
App Icon Badger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Icon Badger at none against MintFlow's 2. App Icon Badger also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. MintFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. App Icon Badger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MintFlow versus App Icon Badger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMintFlowApp Icon Badger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGalaxNet Ltd.Transporter Lab GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MintFlow

Subscriptions1
  • MintFlow NetStack Pro Yearly14 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Features$9.99
None

App Icon Badger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MintFlow free?
MintFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Icon Badger free?
App Icon Badger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MintFlow or App Icon Badger have ads?
Neither MintFlow nor App Icon Badger shows ads.

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