YuzuSSH vs Hop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
YuzuSSH
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YuzuSSH is a fast, actively maintained SSH client for all your devices. Built for developers and sysadmins who need a reliable terminal in their pocket. CONNECTIONS ⢠Unlimited saved and recent connections ⢠Password and SSH private key authentication ⢠Named key vault ā import via paste or Files picker ⢠Host key verification (trust-on-first-use) with fingerprint display ⢠Per-connection font size and settings TERMINAL ⢠Full xterm-256color terminal emulator ⢠Extra key row: ESC, TAB, CTRL, ALT, arrows, |, ~, and paste ⢠Sticky modifier keys for CTRL and ALT ⢠Long-press to copy, paste button for quick access ⢠Font size controls (A- / A+) while connected RELIABILITY ⢠Configurable keep-alive to prevent idle disconnects ⢠Connection timeout handling with clear error messages DESIGN ⢠Clean layout with distinctive yuzu amber-gold theme ⢠Platform-native experience ⢠Light, dark, and system theme modes YuzuSSH is actively developed - feedback and feature requests welcome.
Hop
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Hop is a fast, beautiful SSH client for iPadOS and iOS, built for developers and sysadmins. Connect to any server with a password or SSH key and work in a native terminal that feels just like your usual console. Highlights ⢠SSH with password or key auth (Ed25519 and RSA, OpenSSH and PKCS#1) ⢠Reusable identities: save a user + credential and reuse it across servers ⢠Organize servers into collapsible groups ⢠Multiple simultaneous sessions with live status indicators ⢠Fast terminal with full hardware & Magic Keyboard support ⢠On-screen control keys (esc, tab, Ctrl, arrows) and text zoom ⢠Terminal-native dark design with monospaced type ⢠Credentials secured in the device Keychain ⢠Available in English and Spanish Your servers, in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YuzuSSH at none against Hop's 1. YuzuSSH also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YuzuSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.
YuzuSSH ships an update every 2 months, Hop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YuzuSSH | Hop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALASTAIR ROSS MCFARLANE | JUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ |
In-app purchases
YuzuSSH
No in-app purchases
Hop
- Hop Pro$2.99









