Comparison

TermLite vs Hammer

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

Head to head
About

TermLite

Features
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TermLite is a local-only SSH client for developers, DevOps engineers, sysadmins, and anyone who manages servers — built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No account. No backend. No cloud vault. Most SSH apps ask you to sign up and sync your servers through their cloud. TermLite refuses to. There is no TermLite server to breach, no account to leak, and no third party between your device and your machines. Hosts, credentials, private keys, snippets, and configuration are stored on your device. SSH connections go straight from your device to your server. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Open the app and start — no email, no password, no OAuth • Direct SSH — device to server, never routed through our infrastructure • Sensitive values hidden by default, with a warning before you save credentials • Optional encrypted backup you control — export and import on your own terms • App Privacy label: Data Not Collected — we do not collect your data DAILY SSH TOOLKIT • SSH terminal with password and private-key authentication • Host manager — save, search, favorite, and reconnect in one tap • Private key import with passphrase support • SFTP browser — browse, upload, and download files • Port forwarding — local tunnels per host • Command snippets — store and run commands you use every day • Clear connection states — auth failed, unreachable, host-key warnings • Mobile shortcut bar — Tab, Esc, Ctrl, and arrow keys within thumb reach BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN On iPhone and iPad, TermLite is designed for thumbs — not a desktop UI squeezed onto a phone. One SSH session at a time, with a shortcut bar built for mobile. On Mac, it opens into a native workspace with sidebar, tabs, and split tab for running two shells side by side. TERMLITE PRO Upgrade without creating an account. Premium is unlocked through the App Store — monthly or yearly with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. No login required. • Unlimited saved hosts • Unlimited snippets • Split tab — two shells side by side in one tab (Mac) • App lock (Face ID / Touch ID) • Terminal themes and advanced productivity features Free tier includes 3 hosts, 5 snippets, basic SSH, SFTP, and 1 port forwarding rule — enough to try TermLite on a real server before upgrading. WHO IT'S FOR • Developers with a VPS or home lab • DevOps and SREs who need fast server access • Indie hackers deploying their own apps • Power users who want a simple SSH client without the signup friction TermLite connects to servers you own or operate. You are responsible for securing your credentials and backing up your local configuration. Download TermLite and SSH with nothing standing between you and your shell. Terms: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/privacy.html Support: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/support.html

About

Hammer

Inspect and analyze network traffic on your iPhone and iPad. This toolkit helps developers and QA engineers debug APIs, mobile apps, and backend services by capturing and reviewing HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses locally.

Highlights
  • Live HTTP/HTTPS traffic capture
  • Detailed request and response inspection
  • HTTPS debugging with certificate support
  • Request history and session organization
  • Traffic filtering and rule management
  • HAR file export for analysis
  • Local-first data privacy
Features
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Hammer is a professional HTTP and HTTPS debugging toolkit for developers, QA engineers, mobile teams, and technical users who need a clear way to inspect, analyze, and troubleshoot network traffic on iPhone and iPad. Whether you are testing an API, debugging a mobile app, checking request headers, reviewing response data, or exporting sessions for deeper analysis, Hammer helps you understand what is happening between your app, website, and backend services. Designed for local-first network inspection, Hammer keeps captured data on your device by default. Requests, responses, headers, cookies, and session history remain local unless you choose to export or share them. How Hammer Works: Hammer uses Apple's public Network Extension framework and a Packet Tunnel Provider to enable on-device traffic capture. When you tap Start and approve the iOS system configuration prompt, Hammer creates a local Packet Tunnel. Traffic included in the active capture session is routed through Hammer's local proxy process on the same device, where requests and responses can be inspected and displayed. The Packet Tunnel does not connect your traffic to a remote VPN server. Hammer does not provide anonymous browsing, change your virtual location, or hide your public IP address. iOS displays VPN-related permission text and may show a VPN status indicator because Apple manages Packet Tunnel Provider configurations through its VPN configuration infrastructure. Key Features: Live Traffic Capture Capture HTTP and HTTPS requests in real time. Review method, host, path, status code, protocol, timing, size, and request details in a clean debugging interface. Detailed Request Inspector Inspect URL parameters, request and response headers, message bodies, status codes, timing metrics, and content types. HTTPS Debugging Use optional certificate-based HTTPS inspection in development, testing, or other authorized environments. Certificate installation and trust are controlled by the user through iOS Settings. Request History Keep capture sessions organized locally so you can revisit traffic, compare results, and investigate issues after testing. Rules and Filters Manage rules for bypassing hosts, blocking traffic, rewriting requests, mapping responses, and controlling traffic during debugging. HAR Export Export captured sessions as HAR files for desktop analysis, bug reports, team collaboration, or long-term debugging records. Local Proxy Workflow Use Hammer's on-device Packet Tunnel and local proxy workflow to inspect traffic from apps, browsers, and services you are authorized to analyze. Clean Debugging Interface Work with readable request lists, structured detail views, protocol statistics, favorites, and practical tools for repeated debugging. Local-First Privacy Captured network content is processed and stored locally by default. Hammer does not require an account, and the Packet Tunnel does not upload captured traffic to a remote VPN server. Data leaves your device only when you explicitly export, share, or submit it through a user-initiated action. Hammer is useful for: • Debugging mobile app API requests • Inspecting HTTP and HTTPS traffic • Reviewing headers, cookies, and response bodies • Testing backend services and REST APIs • Checking status codes, redirects, and timing • Exporting HAR files for issue reports • Managing traffic rules during development • Investigating network behavior during QA testing Hammer is intended for legitimate development, testing, and debugging workflows. Use it only with apps, websites, services, and network traffic that you own or have permission to inspect.

Screenshots

TermLite4 screens
Hammer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hammer at none against TermLite's 3. TermLite's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. TermLite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hammer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TermLite versus Hammer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermLiteHammer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDwi RandyBARATHEON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TermLite

Subscriptions2
  • TermLite Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TermLite Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • TermLite Premium Lifetime$59.99
None

Hammer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermLite free?
TermLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hammer free?
Hammer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TermLite or Hammer have ads?
Hammer shows ads; TermLite does not.
Which is updated more often, TermLite or Hammer?
TermLite ships an update every 5 days, and Hammer every 5 days. Most recently, TermLite was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hammer on October 22, 2026.

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