Comparison

MintFlow vs SEO Tracer

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
Read full description

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

SEO Tracer

Perform comprehensive website SEO audits directly from your iPhone or iPad. This privacy-focused tool identifies technical issues, broken links, and on-page problems without uploading any data. Get professional reports and built-in guidance to improve your site's search engine ranking.

Highlights
  • Full site audit (titles, meta, links, etc.)
  • Technical SEO issue detection
  • Built-in SEO explanations and fixes
  • JavaScript website rendering
  • Robots.txt and sitemap discovery
  • CSV and HTML report export
  • Cross-platform backup with macOS
Features
Read full description

SEO Tracer — Professional Technical SEO Crawler for iPhone and iPad Run detailed website audits from your iPhone or iPad. SEO Tracer is a fast, privacy-first crawler that uncovers technical SEO problems, broken links, and on-page issues directly on your device. Unlike cloud-based tools, your crawl data stays local. No accounts, uploads, or tracking. KEY FEATURES ---- • Scan titles, meta descriptions, H1/H2 headings, canonicals, internal and external links, images, CSS, and JavaScript. • Find missing titles, duplicate headings, redirect chains, and 4xx/5xx errors. • Tap issues for explanations, fix examples, and useful resources. • Search downloaded HTML with text or regular expressions. • Render JavaScript-powered websites for accurate audits. • Detect robots.txt files and discover sitemaps. • Filter and sort pages by response code. • Export clean CSV and HTML reports. • Import and export crawl sessions with SEO Tracer for Mac. FOR SEOS, DEVELOPERS, AND MARKETERS ---- Run quick audits during client meetings, test websites on the go, and check site health before problems affect traffic. PRIVATE BY DESIGN ---- Crawl data stays on your device from start to finish. No cloud dependency, signup, or data collection. PLANS ---- Free tier: Up to 500 pages. Pro tier: Unlimited crawling plus advanced features. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://www.seotracer.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.seotracer.app/privacy

Screenshots

MintFlow4 screens
SEO Tracer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SEO Tracer at 5.0 against MintFlow's 4.3. SEO Tracer also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 3). MintFlow's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. MintFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and SEO Tracer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SEO Tracer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MintFlow ships an update monthly, SEO Tracer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MintFlow versus SEO Tracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMintFlowSEO Tracer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings313 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGalaxNet Ltd.perpetual media ltd.

Customer experience

MintFlow

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SEO Tracer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MintFlow

Subscriptions1
  • MintFlow NetStack Pro Yearly14 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Features$9.99
3 purchases

SEO Tracer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$129.99

Questions

Is MintFlow free?
MintFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SEO Tracer free?
SEO Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MintFlow or SEO Tracer?
SEO Tracer is rated higher. MintFlow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SEO Tracer averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do MintFlow or SEO Tracer have ads?
Neither MintFlow nor SEO Tracer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MintFlow or SEO Tracer?
MintFlow ships an update monthly, and SEO Tracer every 6 weeks. Most recently, MintFlow was updated on September 20, 2026 and SEO Tracer on August 30, 2026.

Other comparisons