Comparison

Hammer Proxy vs EsymNeX

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

Head to head
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

About

EsymNeX

This app provides a secure and private internet connection, protecting your online activity on various networks. It offers a simple one-tap connection to choose server locations and monitor your protection status.

Highlights
  • One-tap VPN connection
  • Multiple server locations
  • Kill Switch protection
  • Secure DNS
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Account and multi-device management
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EsymNeX is a simple and reliable VPN designed to help protect your internet connection on Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and public hotspots. Connect in one tap, choose an available server location, and clearly view your connection and protection status. KEY FEATURES • Simple one-tap VPN connection • Multiple server locations • Kill Switch protection • Secure DNS protection • Real-time connection and session status • Account and multi-device management • Monthly and yearly subscription plans • In-app customer support PRIVACY BY DESIGN EsymNeX does not monitor your browsing activity. We process only the account, device, subscription, connection, diagnostic, and support information needed to operate, protect, and support the service. Please review our Privacy Policy for complete information about our data practices. SUBSCRIPTIONS EsymNeX offers auto-renewable Basic and Plus subscriptions with monthly and yearly billing options. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings and restore eligible purchases from within the app. Privacy Policy: https://www.esymnex.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.esymnex.com/terms Support: https://www.esymnex.com/support

Screenshots

Hammer Proxy4 screens
EsymNeX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hammer Proxy at none against EsymNeX's 4. Hammer Proxy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. EsymNeX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Hammer Proxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hammer Proxy against 5.0 for EsymNeX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hammer Proxy ships an update weekly, EsymNeX every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hammer Proxy versus EsymNeX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHammer ProxyEsymNeX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGibrid AI, Corp.EsymNex Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Hammer Proxy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EsymNeX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hammer Proxy

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

EsymNeX

Subscriptions4
  • EsymNeX VPN Basic Monthly$6.991 Month
  • EsymNeX VPN Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • EsymNeX VPN Basic Yearly$34.991 Year
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  • EsymNeX VPN Plus Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Hammer Proxy free?
Hammer Proxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EsymNeX free?
EsymNeX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hammer Proxy or EsymNeX?
Hammer Proxy and EsymNeX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Hammer Proxy or EsymNeX have ads?
Neither Hammer Proxy nor EsymNeX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hammer Proxy or EsymNeX?
Hammer Proxy ships an update weekly, and EsymNeX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hammer Proxy was updated on October 31, 2026 and EsymNeX on October 31, 2026.

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