Pry vs the rest
Honest comparison. No marketing fluff. Every tool has trade-offs — here's where Pry shines and where it doesn't.
Setup Speed
One SwiftUI modifier. 30 seconds. No proxy, certificates, or companion app.
Works Anywhere
Cellular, VPN, corporate WiFi. No Mac required. Debug on the go.
Price
Free tier is MIT-licensed forever. Pro is $49 once — no subscription.
Multi-Platform
Proxyman and Charles capture traffic from any device. Pry is iOS-only.
Prices and features accurate as of April 2026. Check each product's website for current information.
Pry vs Proxyman
Proxyman is powerful — but costs $89, needs a Mac, and requires certificate trust. Pry needs none of that.
Pry vs Charles Proxy
Charles works but has a 2004-era UI, needs a Mac, and $50 with no real free tier. Pry is free and on-device.
Pry vs Pulse
Pulse has a great free SDK. But the advanced features require a paid Mac app. Pry Pro is $49 once — no Mac needed.
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