Comparison

ShellAccess 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

ShellAccess

Features
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Connect to your Linux, macOS, and Unix servers directly from your iPhone or iPad. ShellAccess is a native SSH client built for professionals who need reliable remote server access on the go. Full Terminal Emulation A complete terminal experience with support for interactive applications, color output, and customizable themes. Choose from Pro Dark, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, Solarized, Gruvbox, and more. Adjust font size and family to suit your workflow. Secure Authentication Connect using password or SSH key authentication. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys directly in the app, or import your existing keys. Passwords can be saved securely with Face ID or Touch ID protection using the iOS Keychain. Host Key Verification ShellAccess verifies server identity on every connection, just like OpenSSH. Unknown hosts prompt for confirmation, and changed host keys trigger clear warnings to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks. Manage your known hosts list from Settings. SFTP File Browser Browse, download, and manage files on your remote servers without leaving the app. Access the built-in SFTP browser from the terminal toolbar with a single tap. Multi-Session Support Work across multiple servers simultaneously. Each connection runs in its own tab with independent terminal state. Switch between sessions instantly. Server Management Save your frequently used servers with host, port, username, and preferred authentication method. Organize servers into folders. Quick Connect lets you jump into a one-off session without saving anything. Port Forwarding Set up local and remote port forwarding tunnels to securely access services behind firewalls. Terminal Toolbar A purpose-built accessory bar gives you quick access to Escape, Tab, Ctrl, arrow keys, and common shortcuts like Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, and Ctrl+Z — keys that are difficult to type on a touchscreen keyboard. Built for iOS Native SwiftUI interface. Designed to work with the iOS keyboard, multitasking, and system security features. No web views, no Electron — a real native app.

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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Hammer Proxy is a fast, private proxy client that puts you in control. Bring your own servers and route your traffic through a secure, modern tunnel built on Xray — with no accounts, no sign-ups, and nothing collected about you. WHY HAMMER PROXY • Your servers, your rules — import a single key or a whole server list and connect in one tap. • Built on Xray for speed and resilience, with full-device tunneling. • Private by design — no tracking, no analytics, no activity logs. Your keys never leave your device. PROTOCOLS & SECURITY • VLESS, VMess, Trojan and Shadowsocks • Reality, XTLS / Vision and TLS • WebSocket, gRPC, HTTP/2, HTTPUpgrade, xHTTP, TCP, mKCP and QUIC transports POWERFUL, YET SIMPLE • One-tap connect with a clean, focused interface — or switch to Expert mode for full control. • Smart Ping finds your fastest server and checks which servers can open a given site. • Split routing — send chosen domains or IPs direct or through the proxy. • Server lists with traffic and expiry tracking, auto-update and multiple profiles. • Home-screen widget, Siri Shortcuts and quick actions. • Import and restore your settings and servers in seconds. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Hammer Proxy doesn't run its own servers and has no accounts. You provide the server; the app simply connects to it securely. Nothing about your browsing is collected or shared. Bring your own server and take back control of your connection.

Screenshots

ShellAccess3 screens
Hammer Proxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hammer Proxy at 15.0 against ShellAccess's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ShellAccess versus Hammer Proxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellAccessHammer Proxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB78 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKTMLABS LLCGibrid AI, Corp.

In-app purchases

None

ShellAccess

No in-app purchases

None

Hammer Proxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShellAccess free?
ShellAccess 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 ShellAccess or Hammer Proxy have ads?
Neither ShellAccess nor Hammer Proxy shows ads.

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