Hoptr vs Plasma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hoptr
Read full descriptionHide full description
Hoptr is a straightforward messaging app that lets you connect and communicate with others seamlessly. Features: • Direct messaging - Send and receive messages instantly • Clean interface - Simple, distraction-free design • Fast & lightweight - Quick to load, easy to use Stay connected with the people who matter. Hoptr focuses on what's important—your conversations. Key Features: Real-time Conversions: Get live, minute-by-minute updates on BTC to JPY/USD/EUR exchange rates. Historical Data: Explore past performance of Bitcoin against major fiat currencies. User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-navigate design, ensuring a smooth user experience. Secure and Private: No account needed, convert currencies without compromising your data. Global Accessibility: Perfect tool for international travelers and traders.
Plasma
Directly connect to your Core Lightning node and manage it remotely via the Lightning network. This app offers lightning-fast performance for node management, requiring only your node's public ID and a rune for connection.
- Connect to Core Lightning node
- Remote node management
- Lightning network connection
- Scan LNLink QR codes
- Fast performance
Read full descriptionHide full description
Connect to your Core Lightning node directly over the Lightning network with Plasma! Scan a LNLink QR code and remotely manage your node, Plasma is lightning fast. All it requires is your nodes public ID and a rune to connect.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plasma at 13.0 against Hoptr's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hoptr | Plasma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yusuke Morishita | Denton LLC |
In-app purchases
Hoptr
No in-app purchases
Plasma
No in-app purchases
