# Hodor vs C Shell

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hodor at every 3 weeks against C Shell's every 3 months. Hodor also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 56%) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). C Shell's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hodor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and C Shell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Hodor's written reviews are positive against 56% of C Shell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, C Shell every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hodor | C Shell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736/reviews) | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-shell-c-language-compiler/id1610447913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608679124) | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) |

## What reviewers say

### Hodor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool captures and rewrites HTTP, TCP, UDP, and WebSocket data traffic, including Flutter app data. It offers features like HTTPS decryption, request/response mapping, and domain filtering for efficient web debugging.

**Highlights:** Packet capturing & rewriting (HTTP, TCP, UDP, WebSocket), Flutter app traffic capture, HTTPS decryption, Request/response mapping, HTTP replaying, Domain filtering, URL Scheme support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Payment Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Special Recovery Purchase | Free | one-time |
| 3-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Basic Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro To Multiple Systems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $24.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $29.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |
| Basic To Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |


### C Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-shell-c-language-compiler/id1610447913)

Compile and run C language code directly on your mobile device. This tool integrates Python and Lua, and supports many basic Linux commands for a comprehensive development environment.

**Highlights:** C language compilation, Python and Lua integration, Linux command execution, Code highlighting, Split-screen display, Console input/output, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C Shell Advanced Version | $4.49 | per month |
| Permanently unlock advanced | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hodor free?

Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is C Shell free?

C Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hodor or C Shell?

C Shell is rated higher. Hodor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while C Shell averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.

### Do Hodor or C Shell have ads?

Neither Hodor nor C Shell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hodor or C Shell?

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, and C Shell every 3 months. Most recently, Hodor was updated on October 8, 2026 and C Shell on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*