Hop vs SSH App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SSH App
This open-source application provides a straightforward way to connect to SSH servers. It includes support for `tmux -CC` for enhanced terminal session management.
- Open source
- SSH client
- tmux -CC support
- Simple interface
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A simple open source SSH app. It supports `tmux -CC`.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SSH App at weekly against Hop's every 6 weeks. SSH App also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hop ships an update every 6 weeks, SSH App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hop | SSH App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ | Clarified Labs, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Hop
No in-app purchases
SSH App
No in-app purchases
