Genterminal vs Hop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Genterminal
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Genterminal is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad ā built for developers and sysadmins who need a real terminal on the go. CONNECT ⢠Full SSH support with password or private-key authentication ⢠Works great with tmux and long-running sessions ⢠Function-key bar (Ctrl, Alt, Esc, arrows, Tab) and an expanded key panel for everything your shell needs ⢠CJK-correct rendering with a bundled monospace font TRANSFER ⢠Built-in SFTP browser ā upload, download, and preview files ⢠Files land in the Files app under "On My iPhone ā Terminal" SECURE ⢠Host passwords, passphrases, and private keys are encrypted in a local vault ⢠Your vault is unlocked only on-device with a password you choose ⢠Secrets are end-to-end encrypted before they ever sync SYNC ⢠Sign in to keep your hosts, identities, groups, and snippets in sync across your devices ⢠Sign in with Apple, Google, or your Genspark account Genterminal keeps your screen awake while a session is connected so the OS won't drop it. Note: like all general-purpose iOS apps, sessions are suspended shortly after the app is backgrounded.
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: Genterminal at none against Hop's 1. Genterminal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Genterminal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Genterminal ships an update weekly, Hop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Genterminal | Hop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly ā better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GENSPARK INC | JUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ |
In-app purchases
Genterminal
No in-app purchases
Hop
- Hop Pro$2.99









