Comparison

BlueS vs Luma SSH

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

Head to head
About

BlueS

Features
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BlueS can simulate as bluetooth peripherals such as DotPad 320, micro:bit etc.

About

Luma SSH

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Luma SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
BlueS versus Luma SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueSLuma SSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYueyu ZhaoOLIVER LIAM FLYNN

In-app purchases

None

BlueS

No in-app purchases

None

Luma SSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueS free?
BlueS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luma SSH free?
Luma SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueS or Luma SSH have ads?
Neither BlueS nor Luma SSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueS or Luma SSH?
BlueS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Luma SSH every 3 weeks. Most recently, BlueS was updated on October 25, 2026 and Luma SSH on October 25, 2026.

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