TextRift vs Hop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
TextRift
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TextRift is a fast, private way to compare two pieces of text and see exactly what changed. Paste your original text into A and the changed version into B. TextRift instantly highlights every added, removed, and unchanged line so differences jump right out. WHY TEXTRIFT ⢠Instant line-by-line comparison with clear color coding ⢠Unified or side-by-side views ā switch with a tap ⢠Copy the full result to share or save ⢠Swap A and B to flip the comparison ⢠Live counts of added and removed lines PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no sign-up, no network, no tracking. Your text never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Great for comparing drafts, configuration files, code snippets, contracts, notes, and anything else where the details matter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://obelisk.club/diffchecker/terms
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 iOS requirement: TextRift at 18.0 against Hop's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TextRift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TextRift ships an update every 4 weeks, Hop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextRift | Hop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks ā better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ę°ø å¼ | JUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ |
In-app purchases
TextRift
- TextRift Pro$4.99
Hop
- Hop Pro$2.99









