Comparison

Moni Proxy vs HTTPBuddy

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

HTTPBuddy

Features
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HTTPBuddy is a powerful API client and debugging tool that lets you send HTTP/HTTPS requests, establish WebSocket connections, and send/receive data frames anytime, anywhere. With HTTPBuddy, you can: • Send requests and view responses from anywhere. • Debug API issues even when away from your computer. • Easily read JSON, HTML, XML, and plain text responses. • Import APIs from Postman for debugging on the go. • Periodically check observed APIs for availability and correctness. Features: • User-friendly request editor for easily editing HTTP headers and request bodies. • Supports all major HTTP methods, including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. • Automatically highlights JSON, HTML, and XML content with searchable strings. • Integrates with Postman/Apifox for importing APIs to debug. • View API documentation. • View and replay historical requests. • Supports expression injection and scripting to inject dynamic parameters before sending requests, meeting complex authorization needs.

Screenshots

Moni Proxy4 screens
HTTPBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Moni Proxy at 15.6 against HTTPBuddy's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Moni Proxy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and HTTPBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moni Proxy ships an update every 3 days, HTTPBuddy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Moni Proxy versus HTTPBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoni ProxyHTTPBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMONI TECHNOLOGY CO. LTDNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd

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
1 purchases

HTTPBuddy

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Moni Proxy free?
Moni Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTPBuddy free?
HTTPBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moni Proxy or HTTPBuddy have ads?
Neither Moni Proxy nor HTTPBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moni Proxy or HTTPBuddy?
Moni Proxy ships an update every 3 days, and HTTPBuddy every 2 days. Most recently, Moni Proxy was updated on September 27, 2026 and HTTPBuddy on September 30, 2026.

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