Comparison

PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer vs PacketCircle

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

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About

PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer

Features
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PCAP Viewer (Jargonix) is a powerful and offline-first network packet analyzer for iOS. Whether you're an IT professional, security researcher, or student, you can instantly open and read PCAP & PCAPNG files right from your device. JARGONIX PCAP VIEWER: Professional-Grade Network Packet Analyzer Searching for the best network analysis tool? Jargonix Reader is the ultimate pcap file viewer and pcap analyzer designed specifically for network engineers, security analysts, and developers. Built with a high-performance Assembly engine and a strict Privacy-First philosophy, it brings desktop-class deep packet inspection directly to your iPhone & iPad & Mac. Whether you need to quickly open a sample files for analysis, conduct dns analysis, or analyze pcap file with tcpdump workflows, Jargonix delivers zero-latency performance without ever uploading your sensitive data to the cloud. LIGHTNING-FAST PARSING ENGINE Stop crashing your apps with massive network captures. As a large pcap analyzer, our Assembly-optimized engine allows you to parse 500,000+ packets and files up to 500MB+ instantly. It is the fast robust pcapng viewer and pcap reader on the market, ensuring smooth scrolling and instant search results. THREAT SCANNER & ANALYZER TOOLS (PRO) Take advantage of automated pcap analysis. Our local engine scans headers and payloads to instantly detect: • Cleartext Credentials (leaking passwords or tokens) • Suspicious Domains & DGA-generated traffic • Unauthorized Ports and C2 patterns • Protocol Anomalies 100% OFFLINE & 100% PRIVACY Your company's data is critical. As a secure pcap file reader, 100% of the processing happens on-device. No cloud, no online, no tracking, no exceptions. • Secure Wipe (DoD 5220.22-M): Pro users can perform a 3-pass memory overwrite on exit, leaving zero forensic traces. 802.11 WiFi FRAME ANALYSIS The first iOS app with professional-grade WiFi capture analysis. Whether you're troubleshooting enterprise wireless or analyzing rogue access points, Jargonix parses: • Radiotap Headers: Signal strength (dBm), noise floor, channel/frequency, data rate, MCS index, VHT (802.11ac), and HE (802.11ax) fields. WiFi Analyzer. • Management Frames: Beacons, Probe Request/Response, Authentication, Deauthentication, Association, Disassociation, Action frames. 802.11 Network Monitor. • Control Frames: ACK, RTS, CTS, Block ACK, PS-Poll. • Data Frames: QoS Data with LLC/SNAP payload extraction for full TCP/UDP/HTTP analysis over WiFi. Wireless Network Watcher. Perfect for WiFi engineers, wireless security analysts, and anyone working with 802.11 monitor mode captures. DEEP PACKET INSPECTION & BPF FILTERING A complete suite of network analysis tools in your pocket: • Advanced BPF Syntax: Filter packets exactly like Wshark. • Hex & Base64 Viewer: Interactive byte-level inspection with automatic decryption of common payloads. • Stream Following: Reconstruct TCP/UDP conversations seamlessly. • Export Options: Need to convert pcap to csv, json, har? Export individual payloads, raw hex, or filtered packet lists safely and securely. CROSS-PLATFORM EXCELLENCE Looking for a reliable pcap file viewer mac or iOS tool? Our sleek, dark-mode or light-mode native interface adapts to your workflow, making it the most versatile PCAP file analyzer available today. Our professional blue palette in Light Mode makes extended analysis sessions comfortable for every environment. Stop compromising on mobile network. Download Jargonix and turn your device into a professional network analysis workstation. (Note: Jargonix is intended for authorized network testing and educational purposes only.)

About

PacketCircle

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PacketCircle turns packet captures into a clear picture of who is talking to whom. Instead of scrolling endless packet lists, you see communication pairs as an interactive circle: endpoints on the rim, conversations as edges, colors by protocol or session quality. Ideal when you need to understand a capture quickly — on site, in a meeting, or reviewing a file someone sent you. What you can do • Open PCAP and PCAPNG captures • Explore Top talkers on a circle, table, or gauges view • Filter by protocol and focus on the conversations that matter • Inspect session health, ports/services, and application hints • Jump into a Wireshark-style decode (packet list, protocol tree, hex) • Follow TCP streams and export a conversation as PCAP Built for analysis, not noise PacketCircle is a native iOS app with a shared engine designed for conversation-centric troubleshooting — DNS, HTTP, TLS, SMB, and more when the payload is visible — without requiring Wireshark on your phone. Open a capture. See the circle. Understand the network. Made with love for the packet community.

Screenshots

PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer4 screens
PacketCircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PacketCircle at none against PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer's 3. PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. PacketCircle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer versus PacketCircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCAP File Viewer · AnalyzerPacketCircle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOMER FARUK KIZILTUGWalter Hofstetter

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Annual Pro Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$89.99
None

PacketCircle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer free?
PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PacketCircle free?
PacketCircle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer or PacketCircle have ads?
Neither PCAP File Viewer · Analyzer nor PacketCircle shows ads.

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