# BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant vs Terminal & SSH

The clearest difference is rating: Terminal & SSH at 4.3 against BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's 3.5. Terminal & SSH also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 64%) and ratings volume (105 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminal & SSH holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal & SSH has 105 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's written reviews are positive against 85% of Terminal & SSH's.

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, Terminal & SSH every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant | Terminal & SSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetools-bluetooth-assistant/id1526436386/reviews) | **[4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **105** |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [仕华 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066728652) | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) |

## What reviewers say

### BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetools-bluetooth-assistant/id1526436386)

This app helps developers and tech enthusiasts connect, test, and discover Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. It offers features for scanning devices, reading information, sending and receiving data, and locating devices using signal strength.

**Highlights:** Device discovery and scanning, Read device information (RSSI, services), Send and listen for data in multiple formats, Locate devices using signal strength charts, User-friendly interface, Chat mode for data viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Terminal & SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247)

Access and manage Linux or IoT devices securely from your mobile device. Offers SSH, SFTP, and a suite of network tools for command-line administration and file transfer. Includes a code editor and snippet manager for efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** SSH connection with key authentication, SFTP file transfer, Network tools (ping, ifconfig, etc.), Local text editor with syntax highlighting, Command snippets, Code editor, Terminal theme customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Five connections | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twenty connections | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🆓 Free of charge
- 🚫 No ads
- 💻 Great for remote server management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⚠️ Not working on older iOS versions
- 🖱️ UI needs improvement
- ⌨️ Bluetooth keyboard arrow keys not working
- 🔄 App crashes on loading

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after showing logo on iOS 12.2
- Crashes on iPad Air with iOS 12.3.1
- Crashes frequently (Chinese review)
- Crashes on loading
- App crashes on loading starting today

**Requested features**

- Keepalive features for long builds
- Physical arrow keys for Bluetooth keyboards
- Support for Chinese input in terminal
- UI improvements for common keys on toolbar
- Ability to touch and drag back through commands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant free?

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Terminal & SSH free?

Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Terminal & SSH?

Terminal & SSH is rated higher. BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 from 105 ratings.

### Do BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Terminal & SSH have ads?

Both BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant and Terminal & SSH show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Terminal & SSH?

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, and Terminal & SSH every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant was updated on October 1, 2026 and Terminal & SSH on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*