Comparison

Octerpus vs Hammer Proxy

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

Head to head
About

Octerpus

Features
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Octerpus is a smart climate platform for collectors. Whether you keep cigars, wine, fine watches, or tea, it uses IoT monitoring and digital collection tools to hold a precise, stable, and refined environment for what you value most. Key features 1. Smart climate control Monitor temperature and humidity in real time, with history charts for 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days. Adjust settings remotely and keep device status in sync, so your cigars and other treasures stay in their ideal microclimate. 2. Digital collection dashboard Leave paper logs behind. Octerpus automatically tracks total pieces, brand mix, and estimated value. Open any cabinet to see what is inside: category, quantity, unit price, total value, and the date each item was stored. 3. Care reminders Inspection countdowns and scheduled alerts help you keep a regular care routine. Combined with device alerts and daily reminders, this helps reduce the risk of mold, moisture damage, and pests. 4. Monthly and annual reports Auto-generated monthly and yearly reports. Review new additions, tasting activity, and value trends with clear charts that show how your collection grows over time. 5. Collector levels A personal growth path from Lv1 to Lv5, such as Senior Collector and Cigar Master. Record your tasting journey and give each addition a sense of progress and identity. Coming soon Octerpus Select: a curated accessories shop for cigars, wine, and collection care. Every item will be reviewed to match a serious collection. Octerpus: every degree is a statement.

About

Hammer Proxy

This app allows users to route their internet traffic through custom servers using a secure, modern tunnel. It offers advanced protocol support and features like smart ping and split routing for enhanced control and privacy. Users can manage multiple server profiles and connect with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Bring your own servers
  • Connect with one tap
  • Built on Xray
  • Full-device tunneling
  • No tracking or logs
  • Supports VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks
  • Smart Ping server selection
Features
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Hammer Proxy is NOT a VPN service and does NOT provide or sell VPN or proxy servers. To use the app you need your own server configuration. Please make sure your use of the app complies with the laws and regulations that apply to you. Hammer Proxy is a network client for engineers, administrators and anyone who runs their own servers. Import a server configuration, check that it responds, and connect with one tap from your iPhone or iPad. CONNECT • Import a configuration from a link, a QR code, a file or a server list. • One button to connect; an Expert mode when you need full control. • Works with common open tunnel protocols supported by the Xray and sing-box cores, and with WireGuard-based configurations. CHECK YOUR SERVERS • Smart Ping measures every server with a real connection and shows which ones respond. • Auto mode connects to the server that responds best and moves to another one if it stops responding. • Sort servers by response time, name or country. ROUTING • Choose what goes through the server: everything, only selected sites, or everything except selected sites. • Custom rules for domains and addresses. SERVER LISTS • Lists with traffic and expiry information, automatic updates and several profiles. • Back up and restore your servers and settings. ON YOUR DEVICE • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with Pause and Disconnect; a Control Center control on iOS 18. • Home-screen widget, Siri Shortcuts and quick actions. • App lock with a code and Face ID. • Send your server list to Hammer on your TV over your home network. DATA The app does not collect, track or upload your network activity. No accounts, no ads, no analytics. Your configurations are stored only on your device. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://hammerproxy.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://hammerproxy.org/privacy

Screenshots

Octerpus4 screens
Hammer Proxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Hammer Proxy at 4 against Octerpus's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octerpus ships an update every 2 weeks, Hammer Proxy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Octerpus versus Hammer Proxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOcterpusHammer Proxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB125 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZhongshan Allwell Electric Appliances Co.,Ltd.Gibrid AI, Corp.

In-app purchases

None

Octerpus

No in-app purchases

None

Hammer Proxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Octerpus free?
Octerpus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hammer Proxy free?
Hammer Proxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Octerpus or Hammer Proxy have ads?
Neither Octerpus nor Hammer Proxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Octerpus or Hammer Proxy?
Octerpus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hammer Proxy weekly. Most recently, Octerpus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hammer Proxy on October 25, 2026.

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