NetScanner vs FlowSpy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetScanner
This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on their iPhone. It captures requests and responses in real-time, aids in debugging, and offers built-in utilities for analysis and testing.
- Real-time traffic inspection
- HTTPS setup and debugging
- Request analysis and editing
- Rewrite rules for local debugging
- Session history and HAR export
- Built-in developer utilities
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NetScanner is a native iPhone network debugging tool built for developers, testers, security researchers, and advanced users who need to inspect HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on device. It is designed to make mobile traffic inspection faster, clearer, and more practical for day-to-day debugging work. With NetScanner, you can capture requests and responses in real time, review key request details, manage HTTPS certificate setup, and keep your debugging workflow on the device. The app focuses on practical inspection and troubleshooting, while also providing utilities that help speed up API testing and request analysis. 1. Real-time traffic inspection Capture HTTP and HTTPS traffic on iPhone and review requests, responses, status codes, timing, headers, body content, and other key details in one place. 2. HTTPS setup and debugging workflow Follow guided certificate setup steps, inspect request and response data more clearly, and use the app as a daily debugging companion for interface analysis and issue investigation. 3. Request analysis and editing Review request content in detail, replay requests, edit parameters, and quickly verify API behavior during testing and troubleshooting. 4. Rewrite rules and local debugging Apply rewrite rules for request or response debugging, adjust traffic behavior, and support more flexible development and verification scenarios. 5. Session history and HAR export Keep captured sessions organized, review previous traffic records, and export HAR files when you need to share or archive debugging results. 6. Built-in developer utilities Use integrated tools such as JSON formatting, URL encode/decode, Base64 encode/decode, regex testing, hash generation, and timestamp conversion without leaving the app. Captured traffic and debugging data stay on device unless you explicitly choose to export or share them. - Terms of Service:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy:https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/WoLPwKrZEiXEb3kCutlcgpw9nff
FlowSpy
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FlowSpy is an AI-powered network debugging tool for developers, QA engineers, and security researchers. Capture, inspect, filter, replay, analyze, and export HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on iPhone and iPad. [LOCAL VPN CAPTURE] FlowSpy uses a local VPN and on-device proxy to capture HTTP/HTTPS traffic. The VPN is only used for local network debugging. It does not provide remote VPN service, anonymization, censorship circumvention, network acceleration, or remote traffic forwarding. [HTTPS INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE GUIDE] To inspect HTTPS payloads, users must explicitly install and trust a self-signed CA certificate generated locally on the device. FlowSpy provides guided setup steps, and users can stop capture, remove the VPN configuration, or clear certificates at any time. [AI ANALYSIS] Local rule analysis is available by default and does not upload data. Pro cloud AI analysis only runs when the user explicitly starts analysis for selected traffic. It helps identify anomalous requests, performance issues, security risks, and suggested fixes. [DEVELOPER WORKFLOW] • Browse requests grouped by domain • Filter by method, status code, host, protocol, and content type • Inspect headers, body, cookies, timing, and response payloads • Replay requests and edit parameters before replaying • Export HAR, JSON, CSV, and cURL • Scan token, cookie, and privacy-field risks [PRIVACY FIRST] Captured traffic is stored locally on the device by default. FlowSpy does not include advertising SDKs and does not track users across apps or websites. Use packet capture and HTTPS inspection only on devices, apps, websites, and networks you are authorized to inspect. [SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION] FlowSpy offers a free tier and Pro auto-renewable subscriptions: Free tier: • Basic packet capture • Local rule analysis • 3 free daily uses each for AI analysis, advanced filters, and professional export Pro Monthly: • $9.99 / month • Unlocks unlimited AI analysis, advanced filters, and professional export Pro Annual: • $59.99 / year • Saves 50% each year compared with monthly billing • Unlocks the same Pro features as the monthly plan Payment will be charged to your App Store account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Actual pricing and duration are shown in the App Store purchase confirmation sheet. Privacy Policy: https://flowspy.bytestrans.info/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://flowspy.bytestrans.info/terms.html Support: smartnetworkinc@hotmail.com
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Verdict
NetScanner and FlowSpy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NetScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and FlowSpy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | NetScanner | FlowSpy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 艳 罗 | Chongqing Spell Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
NetScanner
- Annual Pro$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$39.99
FlowSpy
- FlowSpy Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- FlowSpy Pro Annual$59.991 Year





