Comparison

Hodor vs C++ Shell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hodor

Capture and inspect network traffic, including Flutter apps, with advanced API testing capabilities. Debug requests, simulate responses, and utilize AI for automated testing. Includes a suite of everyday developer utilities.

Highlights
  • HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, UDP capture
  • API request testing
  • Response mocking and mapping
  • AI-assisted testing
  • URL encoding and JSON formatting
  • Certificate inspection
Features
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Capture Flutter traffic. Test APIs. Debug with AI. Hodor brings packet capture, API testing, and developer utilities to your iPhone and iPad. IP-layer capture can inspect traffic that does not follow system HTTP proxy settings, including traffic from Flutter apps. CAPTURE AND DEBUG • Capture and rewrite HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, and UDP traffic. • Inspect HTTPS requests and responses after configuring certificate trust. • Replace HTTP request and response data with Mapping, simulate responses with Mock, and replay requests without repeating actions in the original app. • Extend processing with JavaScript, filter by domain, export HAR, and forward HTTP traffic to other tools on your local network. • Preview Protobuf, Form-Data, JSON, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Start or stop the capture service with URL Scheme commands. MULTI-PROTOCOL API TESTING • Send HTTP(S), WebSocket, TCP, UDP, gRPC, and MQTT requests. • Organize requests into groups; manage environments, variables, authentication, headers, and bodies. Import and export cURL. • Combine pre- and post-request scripts, value extraction, and assertions for workflows such as signing in, reusing a token, and checking responses. AI TESTING THROUGH MCP Connect a compatible AI client to Hodor's MCP service. Give it a testing goal and let it inspect captured traffic, create and edit requests, send them, analyze responses, and adjust and retest in a multi-step workflow. MCP requires setup and an access token; Hodor does not include an AI model. Data read by the client may be sent to its configured model service. Script execution must be explicitly enabled. EVERYDAY DEVELOPER TOOLS URL, Base64, and Unicode encoding tools; URL parsing; JSON formatting; AES encryption and decryption; MD5 and SHA/HMAC hashing; JWT inspection; timestamp conversion; certificate hashes; regular expressions; and QR code generation—all in the app. Use Hodor only with traffic and systems you are authorized to test. HTTPS decryption depends on certificate configuration and app security policies. iOS background limits may interrupt MCP sessions. SUBSCRIPTIONS Some features require a paid plan. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available; features, device coverage, and prices are shown on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; renewal is charged within the final 24 hours. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://ximlu.github.io/hodor/privacy_en.html Terms of Service: https://ximlu.github.io/hodor/terms_en.html

About

C++ Shell

Compile and run C++ code directly on your mobile device. This app provides a command-line environment with support for basic Linux commands, Python, and Lua. It features code highlighting, split-screen display, and customizable themes for an enhanced coding experience.

Highlights
  • C++ code compilation and execution
  • Linux command-line interface
  • Integrated Python and Lua
  • Code highlighting
  • Split-screen display
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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A software development tool for compiling and running C++ on mobile devices, with built-in basic environment integrating Python and Lua. Support the execution of Linux basic commands on the console. The implementation principle adopts the compilation mode of llvm and clang. https://github.com/phoenixlabcn/llvm-project Function introduction: The code is highlighted, which is more intuitive Split screen display is supported in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, supporting the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size setting, moving cursor, convenient reading and simple operation Supported Linux commands include: ls,lli,ifconfig,ping,readlink,chmod,clang,telnet,host,du,link,dig,egrep,bc,date,gzip,nslookup,python2,fgrep,mv,md5,say,luac,ssh-keygen,xargs,diff,cd,tee,chksum,lua,touch,dc,tar,chflags,rm,sort,uniq,awk,printenv,chgrp,find,mkdir,tail,df,pwd,opt,chown,gunzip,compress,llvm-link,nc,uptime,sed,setenv,stat,uname,sum,head,wc,cat,echo,unsetenv,unlink,rmdir,uncompress,curl,ln,cp,whoami,rlogin,tr,env,whois,python,grep,nm,clear,sh,exit,open,python3 ------------------------------------------------ C++ Shell Month Unlock 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of console】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html

Screenshots

Hodor4 screens
C++ Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hodor at freemium against C++ Shell's subscription. Hodor also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 58%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). C++ Shell's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 23). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hodor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and C++ Shell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Hodor against 4.2 for C++ Shell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C++ Shell has 231 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Hodor's written reviews are positive against 58% of C++ Shell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hodor ships an update monthly, C++ Shell every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hodor versus C++ Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHodorC++ Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better4.2 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews — better57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings23231 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#67 — better#129
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., LtdPhoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Hodor

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative24.6%

C++ Shell

All ratings229 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative28.9%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hodor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Payment Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time8
  • Special Recovery PurchaseFree
  • 3-Day TrialFree
  • Buyout$3.99
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  • Pro To Multiple Systems$14.99
  • Buyout$24.99
  • Buyout$29.99
  • Multiple Systems$44.99
  • Basic To Multiple Systems$44.99
1 purchases

C++ Shell

Subscriptions1
  • C++ Shell Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month

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?
Hodor is rated higher. Hodor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while C++ Shell averages 4.2 from 231 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 monthly, and C++ Shell every 2 months. Most recently, Hodor was updated on November 3, 2026 and C++ Shell on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hodor or C++ Shell?
Hodor currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and C++ Shell at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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