# Hodor vs C++ Shell

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hodor at free with in-app purchases against C++ Shell's subscription. Hodor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 58%). C++ Shell's advantage is ratings volume (224 vs 23) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 224 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Hodor's written reviews are positive against 58% of C++ Shell's.

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, C++ Shell every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 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)** | [4.2 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **224** |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 57 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| 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)

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-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C++ Shell Advanced Version | $4.49 | per month |


## 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?

Hodor is rated higher. Hodor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while C++ Shell averages 4.2 from 224 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 September 21, 2026 and C++ Shell on September 21, 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.*