03 February 2011

iOS: Debugging Web Services

Some useful tools & tips for debugging iOS apps which connect to web services:

Debugging in the iPhone Simulator

• Wireshark - free, open source app.
• Charles Web Debugging Proxy - paid app, with free trial. Supports SSL connections.

Debugging On-Device

• Paros Proxy - free, open source app. In Paros, go to Tools -> Options… select the Local Proxy option. Enter your Mac's IP address and leave the port at 8080. On your iOS device, go to Settings -> Wi-Fi, select the same network as your Mac and tap the blue button. Set HTTP Proxy to Manual and enter your Mac's IP address under Server and 8080 for the Port.

• Charles Web Debugging Proxy - On your iOS device, go to Settings -> Wi-Fi, select the same network as your Mac and tap the blue button. Set HTTP Proxy to Manual and enter your Mac's IP address under Server and 8888 for the Port.