# Packet Capture Pro vs ApiCatcher

The clearest difference is ads: ApiCatcher at none against Packet Capture Pro's shown. ApiCatcher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Packet Capture Pro's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 ApiCatcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ApiCatcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Packet Capture Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of ApiCatcher's.

Packet Capture Pro ships an update weekly, ApiCatcher every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Capture Pro | ApiCatcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-capture-pro-https/id6742767975/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apicatcher-capture-https/id6757103562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REALSIGNAL PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729503187) | [Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758343835) |

## What reviewers say

### Packet Capture Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 |


### ApiCatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apicatcher-capture-https/id6757103562)

This tool captures and debugs HTTP/HTTPS traffic on your mobile device. It allows you to modify, resend, and analyze requests, generate API documentation, and apply custom rules for flexible customization. All data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Capture HTTP/HTTPS traffic, Modify and resend requests, Generate API documentation, Rewrite and script rules, Export traffic as HAR files, API scanning and statistics

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate | $9.99 | per month |
| Ultimate | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ultimate | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packet Capture Pro free?

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

### Is ApiCatcher free?

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

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

ApiCatcher is rated higher. Packet Capture Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ApiCatcher averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Packet Capture Pro shows ads; ApiCatcher does not.

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

Packet Capture Pro ships an update weekly, and ApiCatcher every 5 days. Most recently, Packet Capture Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and ApiCatcher on September 18, 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.*