Comparison

Moni Proxy vs Tracer

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

Head to head
About

Moni Proxy

Features
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Moni Proxy turns your iPhone or iPad into a complete HTTP/HTTPS debugging proxy. Capture, inspect, and mock API traffic from any app — right on your device. No computer, no cable, no desktop tethering required. Built for developers, QA engineers, and security testers who need to see exactly what their apps send over the wire — anywhere, on cellular or Wi-Fi. — CAPTURE EVERYTHING — • Decrypt HTTPS / SSL traffic and read it in plain text • Full inspector: Overview, Headers, Body, and Raw tabs • Beautiful JSON viewer with syntax highlighting • Capture on cellular and Wi-Fi, entirely on-device • Search and filter requests by domain, method, or keyword — DEBUG LIKE A PRO — • Map Local — mock any endpoint with a file, JSON, or custom status code • Rewrite requests and responses on the fly • Breakpoints — pause live traffic and edit it before it continues • Block, redirect, and filter requests with simple rules • Override DNS and host entries for testing — BUILD AND SHIP FASTER — • Copy any request as a cURL command in one tap • Generate client code in Dart, Swift, Kotlin, and TypeScript • Compose and replay custom requests • Export full sessions as HAR • Built-in developer toolbox: JSON formatter, Base64, URL encoder, Hash, JWT decoder, QR generator, timestamp converter, and regex tester — PRIVACY FIRST — All captured traffic stays on your device. Nothing is ever sent to our servers. Lock the app behind Face ID for extra protection. — FREE TO START — Capture unlimited traffic, use the full inspector, generate code in all four languages, and run the entire toolbox — completely free, forever. No trial countdown, no credit card. Upgrade to Pro when you need more: • Unlimited Map Local, Rewrite, and Breakpoint rules • JavaScript request scripting • AI script assistant • Unlimited request history • cURL and native session export • Pair up to 5 remote devices • Priority support • Feature request Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a single one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://moniproxy.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://moniproxy.com/privacy T&C: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or feedback? We read every message — reach us at support@moniproxy.com.

About

Tracer

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
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Ever wonder what your apps are actually doing? Tracer lets you watch every network request your iPhone makes in real time. See where your data goes, who’s receiving it, and exactly what’s being sent - all without your traffic ever leaving your device. WATCH TRAFFIC LIVE * Every request flies across a live 3D globe * Inspect headers, bodies, timing, status codes, and more * See exactly where each server lives SEE WHO’S REALLY BEHIND AN APP * Instantly identify analytics, ads, payments, crash reporting, AI, and other third-party services * See who’s hosting them: AWS, Google Cloud, Cloudflare, and more PRIVATE BY DESIGN * Everything runs locally on your iPhone * Traffic is never uploaded * Your certificates are generated on-device and never leaves it * No account required BUILT FOR * App-curious who want to learn what apps are built with * Developers debugging APIs * QA teams testing apps on real devices * Privacy nerds who want receipts Setup takes just a few minutes. Install Tracer’s certificate, start a capture, and open any app. Your phone. Your traffic. Your business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tracer is free to use. Certain features require a paid subscription. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Moni Proxy4 screens
Tracer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tracer at daily against Moni Proxy's every 3 days. Tracer also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked). Moni Proxy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Moni Proxy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moni Proxy ships an update every 3 days, Tracer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Moni Proxy versus Tracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoni ProxyTracer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMONI TECHNOLOGY CO. LTDRyan Kotzebue

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Moni Proxy

Subscriptions2
  • Moni Proxy Premium$8.991 Month
  • Moni Proxy Premium$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Moni Proxy Premium$79.99
3 purchases

Tracer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro access$4.997 Days
  • Pro access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro access$199.00

Questions

Is Moni Proxy free?
Moni Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tracer free?
Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moni Proxy or Tracer have ads?
Neither Moni Proxy nor Tracer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moni Proxy or Tracer?
Moni Proxy ships an update every 3 days, and Tracer daily. Most recently, Moni Proxy was updated on September 27, 2026 and Tracer on September 30, 2026.

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