Comparison

MintFlow vs TextNova

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

TextNova

A powerful text transformation tool for developers, offering over 107 built-in transformers for encoding, decoding, formatting, and hashing text. It features on-device AI for text manipulation and a developer-friendly editor with advanced functionalities.

Highlights
  • 107+ text transformers
  • On-device AI for text manipulation
  • Developer-friendly editor
  • Bidirectional transforms
  • Command palette for quick access
  • Universal app for Mac, iPhone, iPad
Features
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TextNova is a fast, native text toolbox for developers. Convert, encode, decode, hash, and format text with 151 built-in transformers, all in one clean interface on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. HIGHLIGHTS • 151 transformers in 7 categories: JSON/YAML/TOML/XML conversion, Base64/Hex/URL encoding, MD5/SHA hashing, case conversion, text and data utils, and date/time tools • Markdown preview: see your document rendered, with tables, task lists, images, and syntax highlighted code. Select blocks and copy them with their formatting intact • Change history: every transform, paste, and file load is recorded, per tab. Compare any point against your current text, or revert to it • On-device AI: summarize, fix grammar, translate, or rewrite with Apple Intelligence. Your text never leaves your device • Developer-grade editor: monospace type, line numbers, syntax highlighting, search and replace, and a built-in diff view • Command Palette: find and run any transformer without leaving the keyboard • Favorites and Recents: your most-used transformers always within reach • Private by design: works fully offline. No accounts, no servers, no tracking Whether you're decoding a JWT, pretty-printing JSON, or turning CSV into a Markdown table, TextNova gets it done in seconds. Available in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, French, and German.

Screenshots

MintFlow4 screens
TextNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MintFlow at Free against TextNova's $1.99. MintFlow also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TextNova's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On review sentiment, 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

MintFlow is free to download; TextNova costs $1.99 up front. MintFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. TextNova asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MintFlow ships an update monthly, TextNova every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MintFlow versus TextNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMintFlowTextNova
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGalaxNet Ltd.HWAN LEE

Customer experience

MintFlow

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

TextNova

Written reviews2 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
None

TextNova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MintFlow free?
MintFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextNova free?
TextNova costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MintFlow or TextNova have ads?
Neither MintFlow nor TextNova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MintFlow or TextNova?
MintFlow ships an update monthly, and TextNova every 6 days. Most recently, MintFlow was updated on September 20, 2026 and TextNova on September 21, 2026.

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