# ApiCatcher vs Tracer

The clearest difference is rating: ApiCatcher at 4.8 against Tracer's 4.0. ApiCatcher also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Tracer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApiCatcher sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tracer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ApiCatcher holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of ApiCatcher's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tracer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ApiCatcher ships an update every 4 days, Tracer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApiCatcher | Tracer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apicatcher-capture-https/id6757103562/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracer-inspect-https-traffic/id6788840279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758343835) | [Ryan Kotzebue](https://appshunter.io/developer/832112887) |

## 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Renewal | $4.99 | per month |
| Ultimate | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Renewal | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultimate | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ultimate | $69.99 | one-time |


### Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracer-inspect-https-traffic/id6788840279)

Monitor all network requests your iPhone makes in real-time, locally on your device. Identify third-party services, inspect request details, and understand where your data is going without it ever leaving your phone.

**Highlights:** Real-time network request monitoring, Inspect headers, bodies, and timing, Identify third-party services, Visualize server locations on a globe, Local data processing for privacy, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro access | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro access | $199.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApiCatcher free?

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

### Is Tracer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ApiCatcher or Tracer?

ApiCatcher is rated higher. ApiCatcher averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tracer averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ApiCatcher or Tracer have ads?

Neither ApiCatcher nor Tracer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ApiCatcher or Tracer?

ApiCatcher ships an update every 4 days, and Tracer daily. Most recently, ApiCatcher was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tracer on October 31, 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.*