Hammer Proxy vs SNI Tunnel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SNI Tunnel
This app acts as a versatile VPN client, allowing users to import and manage various server configurations. It supports multiple protocols and offers advanced features like hotspot sharing and custom themes. The app prioritizes user privacy with local data storage and no tracking.
- Import server configurations via links, QR codes, or feeds
- Supports VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, SOCKS5, Hysteria 2
- Hotspot and proxy sharing for other devices
- Advanced security features like TLS/SNI and Reality
- Real-time traffic statistics and latency testing
- Customizable themes and iOS automation support
- Connect on Demand and Quick Connect widget
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SNI Tunnel is a powerful, bring-your-own-server VPN client powered by Xray-core. It allows you to import, test, manage, and route your internet traffic through high-performance proxy tunnels with complete privacy and zero logs. SNI Tunnel does not provide, host, or sell VPN servers. You supply your own configurations and retain full control over your connections. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS & TRANSPORTS • VLESS (with XTLS Vision & Reality support) • VMess (WebSocket, gRPC, HTTPUpgrade, TCP) • Trojan • Shadowsocks (Classic AEAD & Shadowsocks 2022) • SOCKS5 • Hysteria 2 over QUIC (with port hopping) KEY FEATURES • One-Tap Import: Import via subscription URLs, clipboard links, or camera/photo QR code scanning. • Live Ping & Proxy Testing: Real outbound handshake latency tests for every server. • Hotspot VPN Sharing: Share your active secure tunnel with PCs, consoles, and other devices via built-in local proxy. • Custom Themes & Dark Mode: Personalize your interface or import community themes via snitheme:// links. • Auto-Subscription Sync: Automatic feed updates with live data quota, usage, and expiry counters. • Advanced Network Tuning: Custom DNS, MTU settings, IPv6 controls, and TUN routing options. • Encrypted Sharing: Create device-bound, password-protected cloud configs that prevent plaintext leaks. PRIVACY FIRST • No accounts, no registration, and no tracking SDKs. • Zero telemetry: Your browsing history, DNS queries, and traffic never touch our servers. • Diagnostic logs are redacted and stored strictly on-device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SNI Tunnel at every 3 days against Hammer Proxy's weekly. Hammer Proxy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hammer Proxy against 5.0 for SNI Tunnel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Hammer Proxy ships an update weekly, SNI Tunnel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hammer Proxy | SNI Tunnel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gibrid AI, Corp. | Asnly LLC |
Customer experience
Hammer Proxy
SNI Tunnel
In-app purchases
Hammer Proxy
No in-app purchases
SNI Tunnel
No in-app purchases








