NetBuddy MobileShark
NetBuddy- PCAP/PCAPNG Viewer
$1.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
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This update adds a new feature that allows you to copy/paste the contents of a data packet.
NetBuddy - MobileShark: Professional Network Analysis in Your Pocket
MobileShark transforms your iOS device into a powerful network packet analyzer, bringing desktop-class packet capture and analysis capabilities to mobile. Whether you're a network administrator troubleshooting connectivity issues, a security professional investigating suspicious traffic, or a developer debugging network-related code, MobileShark provides the insights you need with an intuitive, touch-optimized interface.
Comprehensive Protocol Analysis
Instantly identify and understand network protocols with MobileShark's intelligent protocol analyzer:
Protocol Detection: Automatically identifies TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS and other common protocols
Deep Packet Inspection: Examine packet headers and payload data with detailed breakdowns
Hex Dump View: Inspect raw packet data in traditional hex+ASCII format
Connection Tracking: Group related packets into conversations for easier analysis
Intuitive Visualization Tools
Understand complex network patterns at a glance with visual analytics:
Protocol Distribution Charts: See the breakdown of protocols in your capture
Traffic Flow Visualization: Track data flow between hosts with interactive diagrams
Dashboard View: Get key statistics about your network traffic in real-time
Customizable Filters: Focus on the traffic that matters most to you
Professional Features
MobileShark includes capabilities typically found only in desktop analysis tools:
Advanced Filtering: Create complex filters to isolate specific traffic patterns
Export Capabilities: Share your findings or continue analysis on desktop tools
Detailed Statistics: Analyze packet timing, size distributions, and more
IP Resolution: Automatically resolve IP addresses to hostnames when possible
Port Information: Identify services based on standard port assignments
Privacy and Security
Your data stays on your device:
Local Processing: All analysis happens on your device – no data is sent to external servers
Privacy Respecting: No analytics or tracking in the app
Built for iOS
MobileShark embraces the latest iOS technologies:
Native SwiftUI Interface: Smooth, responsive UI designed for touch
Dark Mode Support: Comfortable analysis in any lighting condition
Split View on iPad: Take advantage of the larger screen for side-by-side views
Document Browser: Easily manage and access your packet captures
Files Integration: Save and load captures from iCloud Drive or other storage providers
Perfect For
Network administrators diagnosing connectivity issues
Security professionals investigating suspicious traffic
Developers debugging network communications
IT students learning about protocols and network operations
Anyone curious about what their apps are doing behind the scenes
MobileShark brings the power of professional network analysis tools to iOS, with an interface designed specifically for mobile devices. Capture, inspect, and understand network traffic wherever you are – no laptop required.
Download MobileShark today and gain unprecedented visibility into your network communications!
Added the ability to copy the raw data from a packet for inspection in other apps like the NetBuddy ForensicChef app. Also, there are now some basic instructions included for using the app.
The developer, Rick Bodnar, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Rick Bodnar
- Size
- 1.1 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025
