Hop vs TermX SSH

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.

TermX is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers and run a real terminal, move files, forward ports, and watch live video - all over one encrypted connection. TERMINAL - Real xterm/VT100 terminal - run vim, tmux, htop, and any command-line tool - Multiple live sessions with quick switching - Key bar for the keys phones lack: esc, tab, Ctrl-C/D/Z/L/R, arrows, and paste - Adjustable font size and color themes; drop the keyboard for more screen - Drag to scroll, long-press to copy/paste, optional mouse reporting for vim/tmux FILES (SFTP) - Browse the remote filesystem - Upload from the Files app or Photos; download straight to Files - Create folders, rename, and delete - Preview images, PDFs, video, and text/code right inside the app CONNECT YOUR WAY - Password or ed25519 key authentication - Jump hosts (ProxyJump) to reach machines behind a gateway - -L local port forwarding, with auto-start - Per-host keepalive and connect timeout LIVE VIDEO - Stream MJPEG, RTSP/H.264, or HLS over the SSH tunnel - ideal for cameras and robots BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD - Universal layout: sidebar + terminal split view on iPad - Multiple windows and Split View / Slide Over PRIVACY FIRST - Credentials and keys stay on your device in the Keychain, protected by Face ID / Touch ID - No accounts, no analytics, no tracking - The app connects only to the servers you configure TermX runs your commands on your own remote servers - your data never passes through us.