TunnelSight vs Expose HTTP Server
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TunnelSight
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TunnelSight is your on-device network microscope, built for iOS and purpose-crafted for developers, network engineers, and security researchers who need real-time, packet-level visibility into every HTTP and HTTPS transaction. Install your unique per-device root CA once, start TunnelSight’s Local VPN tunnel, and instantly see every request, response, header, and body live, decoded, and ready for analysis. With the new on-device scripting engine, you can rewrite headers, mutate bodies, swap URIs, or short-circuit responses in flight, all driven by JavaScript you author and dry-run from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features • Live Packet Interception Local VPN plus MITM proxy architecture captures all HTTP and HTTPS traffic on-device with zero cloud dependency. • cURL-Exact Replay For any intercepted request, generate a ready-to-run cURL command to reproduce the exchange in your terminal with headers, method, and body intact. • JSON Export and Reporting One-tap export of request and response pairs as structured JSON. Integrate with your CI, SIEM, or custom tooling. • Smart Caching and Filtering Cache responses on demand. Define URL, header, or content filters to focus on what matters. • Searchable Session History Full-text search across captured traffic so you can find specific API calls quickly. • Secure Per-Device Root CA Automatically generates a self-signed root certificate unique to each device. Simple one-time install with no shared keys. • Remote Device Debugging (Pro Feature) Optionally inspect traffic from another device you control by manually configuring it to use TunnelSight as a proxy. Requires explicit setup and certificate installation on that device. Designed for testing and debugging across multiple devices. • On-Device Scripting Engine Write JavaScript scripts that intercept and mutate live traffic. Rewrite headers, bodies, URIs, and methods, change response status codes, or short-circuit a request with a synthetic response. Chain multiple scripts in order, scope them with URL and method matchers, and validate every change against a real captured packet using the built-in dry-run preview before going live. Start from packet-aware templates generated straight from any captured request. Why TunnelSight? • Zero-Trust Testing Validate your mobile app’s backend calls under real network conditions. • On-Device Debugging No desktop proxy required. Debug directly from your iPhone or iPad. • Multi-Device Testing Debug requests from additional devices using the optional Pro feature. • Audit and Compliance Export logs for penetration testing, audits, or bug bounties. Disclaimers and Legal Notices 1. Intended Use Only TunnelSight is designed for lawful testing, debugging, and security research on networks and applications for which you have explicit permission. Unauthorized interception or decryption of traffic may violate local laws and regulations. 2. User Responsibility By installing the TunnelSight root certificate and using the Local VPN, you acknowledge the security implications of a device-wide MITM proxy. You are solely responsible for safeguarding your device and certificates. 3. Privacy and Data Handling All packet capture and analysis is performed locally on your device. TunnelSight does not transmit captured data to any external server. However, exported files may contain sensitive information and should be handled accordingly. 4. No Warranty and Limitation of Liability TunnelSight is provided as is without warranty of any kind. In no event shall the developers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from use or inability to use the software. 5. Compliance It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of TunnelSight complies with applicable data protection regulations. Ready to see through the tunnel? Download TunnelSight today and turn your iOS device into a packet-level debugger.
Expose HTTP Server
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server. Easily share files, host static sites, and test mock APIs over your Wi-Fi network without needing additional software on other devices.
- Wi-Fi file sharing
- Local WebDAV server
- Mock API testing
- Dynamic response templates
- Static site preview
- Automation with Shortcuts/Siri
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Expose turns your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server for the same Wi-Fi network. Use it as a file server, WebDAV server, static site host, and mock API workbench: computers, test devices, browsers, scripts, TVs, and dev boards can open your local URL or scan a QR code without installing another app. Use Expose for: - Wi-Fi file sharing: send photos, videos, documents, and folders to Mac, Windows, Linux, TV boxes, NAS workflows, and nearby devices - Local WebDAV: browse folders from Finder, Files, rclone, Cyberduck, and compatible clients; enable uploads or WebDAV write only when you choose - Mock API testing: create JSON, HTML, redirects, status codes, headers, latency, and conditional responses; match query, path, header, or request body values, inspect captured payloads, and replay requests - Dynamic response templates: insert request values, UUIDs, timestamps, and random data, then verify output with a live preview and sample inputs - Static site preview: serve a folder as a local website with index.html and SPA fallback - Automation: use Shortcuts or Siri to start, stop, or copy the running server URL - Session upkeep: bulk-select routes, sources, and logs to clear them fast; broken-source warnings flag missing files or photos; guided Local Network permission and actionable recovery when a start fails; photo sources have thumbnail previews, and past logs remain accessible while the server is running Expose stays local-first. It does not require a cloud account, does not upload your files, photos, routes, or logs to our servers, and does not publish your device to the public internet. You choose what to share and control access with token, Basic/Bearer auth, Host/CORS/IP allowlists, and HTTPS. Because iOS limits background execution, Expose is designed for user-started foreground local sessions. Keep Screen Awake and short background grace improve hands-on testing, but Expose is not a 24/7 background hosting platform. Privacy Policy: https://expose.bonjour.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://expose.bonjour.dev/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Expose HTTP Server at Free against TunnelSight's $4.99. Expose HTTP Server also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). TunnelSight's advantage is chart position (#50 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Expose HTTP Server is free to download; TunnelSight costs $4.99 up front. TunnelSight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Expose HTTP Server sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TunnelSight ships an update monthly, Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TunnelSight | Expose HTTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #50 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Unified-Projects | Bonjour, LLC |
In-app purchases
TunnelSight
- Mutli-Device Proxy$9.99
Expose HTTP Server
- Expose Premium Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Expose Premium Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Expose Premium Lifetime$69.99







