Comparison

Genterminal vs Hop

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

Head to head
About

Genterminal

Features
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Genterminal is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad — 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 — upload, download, and preview files • Files land in the Files app under "On My iPhone → 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.

About

Hop

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Genterminal4 screens
Hop4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Hop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Genterminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Genterminal ships an update weekly, Hop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Genterminal versus Hop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenterminalHop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENSPARK INCJUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ

In-app purchases

None

Genterminal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hop

One-time1
  • Hop Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Genterminal free?
Genterminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hop free?
Hop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Genterminal or Hop have ads?
Neither Genterminal nor Hop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Genterminal or Hop?
Genterminal ships an update weekly, and Hop every 6 weeks. Most recently, Genterminal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hop on October 19, 2026.

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