Hop vs Local Git
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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.
Local Git
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Keep a folder under On My iPhone in sync with a GitHub repository. Review changes, then choose when to synchronize. ⢠Work with a folder you choose in Files. Edit its contents in any app that can use that folder. ⢠See local changes and whether your GitHub branch is aligned. ⢠Capture local changes, integrate remote history, and push without force. ⢠When changes conflict, review affected files and choose the iPhone or GitHub version. ⢠Check recent activity and use supported actions in Apple Shortcuts. Local Git needs a writable GitHub repository and an internet connection to synchronize. It works with folders under On My iPhone; iCloud Drive folders are not supported. Synchronization starts when you choose it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Git at none against Hop's 1. Local Git also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Local Git asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hop ships an update every 6 weeks, Local Git every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Hop | Local Git |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ | Hoa Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Hop
- Hop Pro$2.99
Local Git
No in-app purchases









