# Packet Capture Pro vs NetLens

The clearest difference is ads: NetLens at none against Packet Capture Pro's shown. NetLens also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). Packet Capture Pro's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packet Capture Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and NetLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Capture Pro has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Packet Capture Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetLens's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Capture Pro | NetLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-capture-pro-https/id6742767975/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netlens/id6751451801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 52 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REALSIGNAL PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729503187) | [冰冰 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548893444) |

## What reviewers say

### Packet Capture Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-capture-pro-https/id6742767975)

Capture and analyze HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic on your device. Inspect full request/response details, filter by keywords, and rewrite/replay network responses. Collaborate with PC clients and import/export HAR files for seamless debugging.

**Highlights:** Real-time HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic capture, Detailed request and response inspection, Keyword-based filtering, Rewrite and replay network responses, Cross-device collaboration with PC client, HAR file import and export, Integrated encryption/decoding tools

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all the features | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all the features | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock all the features | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock all the features | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock all the features | $49.99 | per year |


### NetLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netlens/id6751451801)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Inspect and analyze mobile network traffic in real-time. Understand HTTP/HTTPS requests, measure performance, and detect security vulnerabilities. Offers advanced features for developers to optimize and secure their applications.

**Highlights:** Real-time network traffic monitoring, HTTP/HTTPS request and response analysis, Performance measurement and optimization, Security analysis and vulnerability detection, Copy or Share cURL & Responses, Detailed analysis reports, Customizable request/response filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packet Capture Pro free?

Packet Capture Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetLens free?

NetLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Packet Capture Pro or NetLens?

NetLens is rated higher. Packet Capture Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while NetLens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Packet Capture Pro or NetLens have ads?

Packet Capture Pro shows ads; NetLens does not.

### Which is updated more often, Packet Capture Pro or NetLens?

Packet Capture Pro ships an update weekly, and NetLens weekly. Most recently, Packet Capture Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and NetLens on October 9, 2026.

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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.*