Comparison

ApiCatcher vs HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

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

Head to head
About

ApiCatcher

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
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ApiCatcher is a user-friendly mobile HTTP/HTTPS/WS/WSS packet capture and debugging tool. ApiCatcher also offers macOS and Windows versions (ApiCatcher Desktop), and the ApiCatcher can sync captured traffic to ApiCatcher Desktop in real time. [Key Features] • Traffic Capture: Capture HTTP, HTTPS, WS, and WSS traffic (WS: WebSocket; WSS: WebSocket over TLS). • Data Manipulation: Copy, export, encrypt, and decrypt Query Params, Headers, and Bodies. • Host Filtering: Configure blacklists and whitelists to filter captured hosts. • Request Replay: Modify and resend requests. • Combo Replay: Schedule and execute multiple requests sequentially based on dependencies, with support for dynamic parameter injection. • Scheduled Replay: Automate and trigger request replays at set intervals. • Auto-Generated API Docs: Automatically generate API documentation and export directly to Postman or Apifox. • Rewrite Rules: Mock responses, redirect requests, modify requests/responses, or drop requests/responses. • Scripting Engine: Extend capabilities with script plugins to flexibly modify requests and responses on the fly. • History Export: Batch export captured traffic as HAR files. • API Scanner: Run rule-based vulnerability/error detection and statistics on captured traffic, with support for custom scanning rules. • Media Export: Batch export images and videos, with automatic merging for segmented download requests. • Real-Time Sync: Stream captured HTTP/HTTPS traffic instantly to ApiCatcher Desktop for advanced analysis and debugging. It also supports syncing to Burp Suite, which requires installing the plugin provided by ApiCatcher on Burp Suite. • DNS mapping/spoofing: Bypass DNS resolution by sending requests for specified domain names to a designated IP address, achieving an effect similar to editing the hosts file on a computer. • Support decoding request/response bodies encoded with the Protobuf protocol, such as gRPC requests. If a .desc descriptor file is provided, field names can also be decoded. [Personalization Settings] • Configurable code highlighting styles with multiple built-in themes, supporting JSON/XML/HTML/JS. • AI assistant mode available: directly capture and analyze packets through AI dialogue. [How It Works] ApiCatcher establishes a local VPN connection on your device to route all network traffic through a local Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) service. As long as the VPN is active, ApiCatcher can capture any HTTP/HTTPS/WS/WSS traffic passing through Wi-Fi or cellular data. [Data Privacy & Security] ApiCatcher's root certificate is a self-signed certificate generated entirely on your own device. All captured HTTP/HTTPS/WS/WSS data is stored locally on your device and is never uploaded to any remote servers. [Description of automatic subscription service] 1.Subscription service: a) Ultimate Monthly (1 month) b) Ultimate Yearly (12 months) 2.Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account 3.Automatic renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration date, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after the successful deduction 4.Close the service: You can close the service by going to "Settings" on your iPhone, entering "iTunes Store and App Store", clicking on "Apple ID", selecting "View Apple ID", entering the "Account Settings" page, clicking on "Subscriptions", and managing automatic subscription services. If you need to cancel, you can close it 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle, and no further charges will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration date 5.Service Agreement: https://apicatcher.net/en/terms-of-service 6.Privacy Agreement: https://apicatcher.net/en/privacy-policy

About

HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

Capture and decrypt all HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your iPhone or iPad. This tool offers comprehensive debugging capabilities, including URL rewriting, script injection, and breakpoint debugging, all without needing a computer or jailbreak.

Highlights
  • Capture and decrypt HTTP/HTTPS traffic
  • VPN tunnel and local MITM proxy
  • URL rewriting and script injection
  • Breakpoint debugging
  • Export HAR files
  • Built-in API workbench
Features
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HTTPS Capture is a professional iOS packet-sniffer built for developers and network enthusiasts. No computer, no jailbreak — a single iPhone captures and decrypts all HTTP/HTTPS traffic on the device, down to every request header, response body, timing detail, and WebSocket frame. Whether it's API debugging, protocol reverse engineering, performance analysis, or everyday Mock and rewriting, HTTPS Capture packs a complete debugging toolkit once reserved for the desktop right into your pocket. All traffic is parsed and stored locally on-device. Nothing is ever uploaded to any server — your network data belongs to you alone. One-Tap Capture, Total Visibility • VPN tunnel + local MITM proxy — flip the switch and capture device-wide traffic instantly. No proxy configuration needed. • Real-time dashboard: request count, domain count, upload/download traffic at a glance. • Capture sessions are auto-archived — review, compare, and reuse history anytime. • LAN capture: turn it on, and any computer or tablet on the same Wi-Fi can point its proxy at your iPhone. Copy the proxy address in one tap. HTTPS Decryption, Plain to Read • Built-in CA certificate generation with a one-tap trust flow — decrypt encrypted traffic into plaintext effortlessly. • Optional capture of Apple system domains, enabled on demand. 7 Live Traffic Rules, Instant Effect Rules bind to the active Profile and apply to subsequent traffic immediately — no restart required: • URL Rewrite: freely rewrite request/response Header and Body, with intercept and redirect support. • Script Injection: rewrite matched traffic with JavaScript to handle complex scenarios with ease. • URL Filter: whitelist/blacklist to capture only what matters — say goodbye to noise. • Hosts Mapping: point domains at custom addresses, bypassing DNS for effortless environment switching. • Request Mapping (Mock): return local responses for specific URLs — the frontend never waits on the backend again. • Breakpoint Debugging: pause on match, then allow, drop, or tamper before forwarding. • AES Decryption: auto-decrypt encrypted request/response Body — plaintext appears instantly. Request Details, Pro-Grade Presentation • Five views: Request / Response / WebSocket Frames / Overview / Timing. • Smart Body preview: JSON highlighting, Hex Dump, image zoom, QuickLook — format auto-detected. • Inspect WebSocket frames one by one, with Protobuf message decoding. • Export standard HAR files in one tap — seamless handoff to Charles, Postman, and more. • Request headers, response headers, Cookie, TCP connections, and timing waterfalls, all at a glance. API Workbench, Send Requests Anywhere • Built-in request library — save common APIs and call them up anytime. • One-tap cURL import to reconstruct requests in seconds. • Sort and search by recent, name, or method for efficient management. 21 Dev Tools, Ready Out of the Box • Encoding & Hash: Base64, URL encode/decode, HTML entities, Unicode escape, MD5 / SHA-1 / SHA-256 / SHA-512. • Data Formatting: JSON prettify & minify, XML formatter, SQL formatter, JSON → Swift Codable models, Property List conversion. • Time & Numbers: timestamp conversion, timezone conversion, date diff, base conversion, UUID generator. • Text & Web: JWT decoder, URL parser, Query String parser & builder, HTTP status code lookup, regex tester, QR code generator. Deeply Integrated with iOS • Dynamic Island + Lock Screen Live Activity: capture timer, request count, and traffic scrolling in real time. • Control Center toggle (iOS 18+): start and stop capture in one tap without opening the app. • Multiple Profiles: freely switch between dev, test, and production rule sets. Privacy First • Traffic parsing, certificate generation, and data storage all happen locally on-device. • No request data is ever uploaded to a server. No personal information is collected.

Screenshots

ApiCatcher4 screens
HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ApiCatcher at 100% against HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt's 50%. ApiCatcher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. ApiCatcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ApiCatcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ApiCatcher's written reviews are positive against 50% of HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApiCatcher ships an update every 5 days, HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ApiCatcher versus HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApiCatcherHTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#90 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., LtdSpace-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ApiCatcher

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ApiCatcher

Subscriptions2
  • Ultimate$9.991 Month
  • Ultimate$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99
  • Lifetime Ultimate$89.99
None

HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ApiCatcher free?
ApiCatcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt free?
HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ApiCatcher or HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt?
ApiCatcher is rated higher. ApiCatcher averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do ApiCatcher or HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt have ads?
Neither ApiCatcher nor HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApiCatcher or HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt?
ApiCatcher ships an update every 5 days, and HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt weekly. Most recently, ApiCatcher was updated on September 18, 2026 and HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt on September 10, 2026.

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