Comparison

Hop vs Local Git

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

Head to head
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.

About

Local Git

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hop4 screens
Local Git4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Hop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Local Git asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hop ships an update every 6 weeks, Local Git every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Hop versus Local Git: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopLocal Git
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZHoa Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hop

One-time1
  • Hop Pro$2.99
None

Local Git

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hop free?
Hop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local Git free?
Local Git is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hop or Local Git have ads?
Neither Hop nor Local Git shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hop or Local Git?
Hop ships an update every 6 weeks, and Local Git every 4 days. Most recently, Hop was updated on October 31, 2026 and Local Git on October 31, 2026.

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