Comparison

Simple Interceptor vs Cast to Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Interceptor

Features
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Simple Interceptor = Postman + Charles, on your mobile device. Capture, inspect, and replay HTTP/HTTPS traffic — anywhere, anytime, without a desktop. Whether you're debugging an API on the go, reverse-engineering a third-party SDK, or verifying your app's network behavior in the field, Simple Interceptor gives you the power of professional desktop tools in a single mobile app. — CAPTURE & DECRYPT HTTPS TRAFFIC — • Real-time interception of all HTTP and HTTPS connections • Built-in MITM proxy with automatic CA certificate generation • View full request & response headers, bodies, and timing • Decode gzip, deflate, and Brotli compressed responses automatically • Filter by domain, HTTP method, status code, or full-text search • Domain whitelist/blacklist rules for focused capture sessions — BUILD & SEND REQUESTS (like Postman) — • Craft custom HTTP requests with any method, headers, and body • Import cURL commands directly — paste from docs, Slack, or terminal • Inspect full responses with syntax-highlighted body preview • Re-send captured traffic to reproduce or modify requests instantly • Request history with iCloud sync across all your devices — EXPORT & SHARE — • Convert any captured request to a ready-to-run cURL command • Copy headers, bodies, or full responses to clipboard • Share diagnostic logs for team collaboration — EXTRAS — • NFC tag reading and writing (text, URL, custom MIME) • Apple Sign-In with iCloud profile sync • Unified log viewer with source and severity filtering • Step-by-step certificate installation guide — WHO IS IT FOR? — • Mobile developers testing APIs without a laptop • QA engineers verifying network behavior on real devices • Security researchers analyzing HTTPS traffic • Backend developers debugging webhooks and callbacks • Anyone who needs Charles or Postman while working on a mobile device No Mac required. No USB cable. No complicated setup. Just install, tap Capture, and start inspecting. Privacy first — your traffic data stays on your device unless you choose to sync via iCloud.

About

Cast to Browser

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to any web browser on the same Wi-Fi network without needing receiver apps. Ideal for presentations, sharing content, or even in-car infotainment systems.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring to any web browser
  • Local network streaming
  • No receiver app installation
  • Supports personal hotspots
  • Ideal for presentations and demos
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Cast to Browser lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad screen directly to any web browser on the same Wi‑Fi network. Open a link on your laptop, desktop, TV box, or another phone, and instantly view your screen without installing a receiver app. If your car’s infotainment system includes a web browser, you can also use it to mirror your screen in the car—ideal for navigation, trip planning, or passenger viewing (availability and performance vary by car system).​ Use it for presentations, demos, sharing photos and videos with friends, or showing an app on a bigger screen while staying in control on your device. Designed for local streaming, Cast to Browser keeps things simple: connect, start, and share. KEY FEATURES • Mirror your screen to any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, In-Car Browser) • Works on your local network (Wi‑Fi/LAN) for fast, low-latency streaming • Great for meetings, classrooms, app demos, and home use • No receiver installation required—just open the browser page • Supports Personal Hotspot scenarios (when devices are connected to your hotspot) HOW IT WORKS • Make sure your devices are on the same network (Wi‑Fi or hotspot) • Start screen mirroring and share instantly • Open the provided URL in a browser on the receiving device Note: Streaming performance depends on your network quality and device capabilities.

Screenshots

Simple Interceptor4 screens
Cast to Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cast to Browser at Free against Simple Interceptor's $0.99. Simple Interceptor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cast to Browser is free to download; Simple Interceptor costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Interceptor ships an update every 2 weeks, Cast to Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Interceptor versus Cast to Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple InterceptorCast to Browser
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJie TianMiroslav Otsedarski

In-app purchases

None

Simple Interceptor

No in-app purchases

None

Cast to Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Interceptor free?
Simple Interceptor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cast to Browser free?
Cast to Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Interceptor or Cast to Browser have ads?
Neither Simple Interceptor nor Cast to Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Interceptor or Cast to Browser?
Simple Interceptor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cast to Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Interceptor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cast to Browser on August 19, 2026.

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