Comparison

Hoshi Terminal vs OpenCodeM

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

Head to head
About

Hoshi Terminal

Features
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Hoshi is a powerful SSH and Mosh client for iOS, built for developers who need reliable terminal access from their phone or tablet. Powered by the Ghostty terminal engine with Metal rendering, Hoshi delivers a fast, native terminal experience designed for real work: - Multiple simultaneous SSH and Mosh connections - tmux discovery, session creation, and automatic attachment - A local-first inbox for coding-agent updates, with optional notifications and Live Activities - Secure remote file browsing and SFTP uploads over host-key-verified connections - Private on-device voice dictation with editable, in-memory drafts - Device-local SSH key generation and public-key sharing - Live session thumbnails and swipe navigation between sessions - Customizable keyboard toolbar with Esc, Ctrl, Opt, Tab, and arrow keys - Touch selection, copy and paste, scrollback gestures, and pinch-to-zoom font sizing - More than 50 bundled Nerd Fonts and configurable terminal themes - Mosh support for roaming between Wi-Fi and cellular without dropping sessions - Auto-reconnect for interrupted SSH connections - Password and key-based authentication Hoshi has no app account, analytics, advertising, or mandatory cloud service. Connect directly to infrastructure you control and keep terminal work private. Whether you're checking a coding agent, tailing logs, editing configuration, or monitoring systems on the go, Hoshi gives you the terminal you need wherever you are.

About

OpenCodeM

This app provides a native mobile interface to manage and monitor your remote AI coding agent instances. Stay updated on task completion and session status from anywhere, without needing to keep a terminal open.

Highlights
  • Instance management for multiple connections
  • Built-in WebView terminal
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Background notifications for task completion
  • Real-time session status monitoring
  • iCloud sync for instances and credentials
  • Home screen widget for at-a-glance status
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OpenCodeM is a native companion app for OpenCode โ€” the open-source, provider-agnostic AI coding agent. Connect to your remote OpenCode instances from anywhere, monitor session status in real time, and get notified when tasks complete, all without keeping a terminal window open. Whether you're away from your desk, checking in from your iPhone, or working across devices, OpenCodeM gives you a lightweight yet powerful window into your AI coding workflow. - Instance Management โ€” Add, edit, and manage multiple OpenCode server connections with IP, port, SSL, and auth credentials. - Built-in WebView Terminal โ€” Full WKWebView with HTTP Basic Auth support, just like using OpenCode in your browser. - Live Activity & Dynamic Island โ€” See instance name, session title, and busy/unread status at a glance on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. - Background Notifications โ€” Get local push notifications when a remote task finishes, so you never miss a completion. - Real-Time Session Monitoring โ€” SSE-based live status updates showing whether an instance is busy or idle. - iCloud Sync โ€” Optional sync of instances and credentials across all your Apple devices via CloudKit & iCloud Keychain. - Widget โ€” Home Screen widget for at-a-glance status of your instances. - Privacy First โ€” No analytics, no telemetry, no data leaves your devices without your consent. Fully offline-capable.

Screenshots

Hoshi Terminal4 screens
OpenCodeM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenCodeM at weekly against Hoshi Terminal's every 2 months. OpenCodeM also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Hoshi Terminal costs $1.99 and OpenCodeM $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoshi Terminal ships an update every 2 months, OpenCodeM weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Hoshi Terminal versus OpenCodeM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoshi TerminalOpenCodeM
Price$1.99$0.99 โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size181 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe CouryCometDust Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Hoshi Terminal

No in-app purchases

None

OpenCodeM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoshi Terminal free?
Hoshi Terminal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenCodeM free?
OpenCodeM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hoshi Terminal or OpenCodeM have ads?
Neither Hoshi Terminal nor OpenCodeM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoshi Terminal or OpenCodeM?
Hoshi Terminal ships an update every 2 months, and OpenCodeM weekly. Most recently, Hoshi Terminal was updated on October 9, 2026 and OpenCodeM on September 30, 2026.

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