BlueS vs Luma SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BlueS
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BlueS can simulate as bluetooth peripherals such as DotPad 320, micro:bit etc.
Luma SSH
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Luma is a lightweight SSH and SFTP client designed for managing remote systems from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to servers through a responsive mobile terminal, organize frequently used hosts, securely manage credentials, and transfer files without switching between multiple apps. FEATURES ⢠Secure SSH terminal sessions ⢠Saved hosts with groups, favorites, tags, and search ⢠Quick Connect for one-time connections ⢠SFTP file browsing, uploads, and downloads ⢠Create, rename, and remove remote files and folders ⢠Reusable command snippets with customizable variables ⢠Encrypted storage for private keys and passphrases ⢠Host-key verification and changed-key warnings ⢠Automatic reconnection for interrupted sessions ⢠Optional end-to-end encrypted configuration sync ⢠Encrypted backup and restore ⢠Light and dark appearance options YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Luma does not require a Luma account or a paid cloud service. Sensitive credentials are encrypted on your device. Optional synchronization is end-to-end encrypted before your configuration leaves the device. Whether you maintain a home server, administer remote infrastructure, or need terminal access while away from your computer, Luma keeps your essential SSH tools close at hand. Luma is open-source software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Luma SSH at 3 against BlueS's 1. BlueS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | BlueS | Luma SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yueyu Zhao | OLIVER LIAM FLYNN |
In-app purchases
BlueS
No in-app purchases
Luma SSH
No in-app purchases









