# ApiCatcher vs 小码盒

The clearest difference is update cadence: ApiCatcher at every 5 days against 小码盒's every 6 weeks. ApiCatcher also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). 小码盒's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApiCatcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and 小码盒 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ApiCatcher against 5.0 for 小码盒. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ApiCatcher has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ApiCatcher ships an update every 5 days, 小码盒 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApiCatcher | 小码盒 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apicatcher-capture-https/id6757103562/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6757125188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758343835) | [Chongqing Yichen Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679272039) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 小码盒

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6757125188)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 年会员 | $6.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApiCatcher free?

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

### Is 小码盒 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ApiCatcher or 小码盒?

ApiCatcher and 小码盒 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ApiCatcher or 小码盒 have ads?

Neither ApiCatcher nor 小码盒 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ApiCatcher or 小码盒?

ApiCatcher ships an update every 5 days, and 小码盒 every 6 weeks. Most recently, ApiCatcher was updated on September 18, 2026 and 小码盒 on September 23, 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.*