NetBuddy MobileShark
Rick Bodnar Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
NetBuddy MobileShark is a paid Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Rick Bodnar. Rated 1.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 18.2. Updated November 10, 2025.
- Rating
- 1.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- 1.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 1 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Nov 10
- 2025 · v1.2.2
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About NetBuddy MobileShark
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!
What’s new
Version 1.2.2 · Updated November 10, 2025
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.
App privacy
The developer, Rick Bodnar, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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