# Packet Capture Pro vs NetScanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packet Capture Pro at 93% against NetScanner's 50%. Packet Capture Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). NetScanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price 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 NetScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packet Capture Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Packet Capture Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScanner's.

Packet Capture Pro ships an update weekly, NetScanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Capture Pro | NetScanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-capture-pro-https/id6742767975/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscanner-http-catcher/id6760716921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REALSIGNAL PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729503187) | [艳 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879335001) |

## What reviewers say

### Packet Capture Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #158 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 |


### NetScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscanner-http-catcher/id6760716921)

This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on their iPhone. It captures requests and responses in real-time, aids in debugging, and offers built-in utilities for analysis and testing.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic inspection, HTTPS setup and debugging, Request analysis and editing, Rewrite rules for local debugging, Session history and HAR export, Built-in developer utilities

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packet Capture Pro free?

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

### Is NetScanner free?

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

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

Packet Capture Pro is rated higher. Packet Capture Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while NetScanner averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Packet Capture Pro shows ads; NetScanner does not.

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

Packet Capture Pro ships an update weekly, and NetScanner monthly. Most recently, Packet Capture Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and NetScanner on September 30, 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.*