Comparison

TextRift vs Hop

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

Head to head
About

TextRift

Features
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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 — 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

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

TextRift3 screens
Hop4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
TextRift versus Hop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextRiftHop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerę°ø å¼ JUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TextRift

One-time1
  • TextRift Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Hop

One-time1
  • Hop Pro$2.99

Questions

Is TextRift free?
TextRift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hop free?
Hop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TextRift or Hop have ads?
Neither TextRift nor Hop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextRift or Hop?
TextRift ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hop every 6 weeks. Most recently, TextRift was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hop on October 28, 2026.

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