Comparison

Local Inspect 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

Local Inspect

Features
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Local Inspect is a proper web inspector for iPhone and iPad. Open any live URL or a local project folder and dig into the page the way you would on a desktop, no Mac required. INSPECT THE PAGE • Element tree with the matched CSS, computed styles and a live box-model overlay • Tap any element to select it; edit CSS values, attributes and text and see changes live • Accessibility view: role, name, ARIA and WCAG colour contrast • View the source, served and rendered, with syntax highlighting and full text selection CONSOLE, NETWORK AND MORE • Console with log levels, filtering, search and a REPL to run JavaScript • Network panel with headers, payloads, response bodies, sizes and timing • Resources, Storage (local/session/cookies) and Performance (Core Web Vitals) • Built-in accessibility and best-practice audits • Emulate iPhone, iPad and desktop viewports AI ASSISTANT (bring your own key) • Ask about a selected element, the whole page or your project • Works with Claude, OpenAI or Google Gemini using your own API key • Get explanations and one-tap fixes you can apply to the page • Nothing is sent anywhere unless you turn the assistant on LOCAL-FIRST Pages you open stay on your device. The assistant only sends what you ask it to, straight to the provider you choose with your own key. LOCAL INSPECT PRO (one-time unlock) • Host a local project folder over a real http origin, so modules, routing and same-origin fetch all work • Accurate server-side Network panel and network throttling • Project-wide AI Q&A across your files • One-tap fixes for audit findings • Export the Network log as HAR and the Audit and Performance panels as reports • Saved console snippets, including run-on-load The full element inspector, console, source view and element/page AI chat are free. Pro is a single non-consumable purchase, no subscription.

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 • No request data is ever uploaded to a server. No personal information is collected. Privacy Policy: https://www.makerneo.com/en/doc/https-capture-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Local Inspect4 screens
HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt at 17.0 against Local Inspect's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Local Inspect versus HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal InspectHTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathan LewingtonSpace-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Local Inspect

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local Inspect free?
Local Inspect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt free?
HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Local Inspect or HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt have ads?
Neither Local Inspect nor HTTPS Capture Traffic Decrypt shows ads.

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