Comparison

Ash vs LuxaPass

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

Head to head
About

Ash

Features
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Native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open a shell, push files over SFTP, forward a port, monitor a server. Terminal — multiple sessions, configurable shell, fonts, theme. Hold-and-drag cursor scrub, two-finger paste, pinch zoom. ⌘T / ⌘W / ⌘1-9 on iPad and Mac. SFTP — browse, upload, download, edit text files inline. Save with sudo when needed. Drag-and-drop from Files or Finder. Server Dashboard — live CPU, RAM, disk, latency. OS, kernel, uptime. Port Forwarding — local (-L) and remote (-R) tunnels, multiple per host. SSH Keys — generate Ed25519 or RSA on-device. Import from Files or clipboard. Stored in iOS Keychain. Face ID / Touch ID lock. Connections survive the lock screen. Keepalive defeats NAT timeouts. Auto-reconnect on Wi-Fi / cellular handoff. No telemetry. No analytics. No ads. Host configs sync only via your private iCloud, opt-in.

About

LuxaPass

Features
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LuxaPass is a password manager for iPhone that keeps your data yours. No accounts, no subscriptions, no developer cloud: your passwords live in the open KeePass (.kdbx) format and sync wherever you choose. YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • Works with KeePass, KeePassXC and other KDBX 3 and 4 apps • AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption with Argon2 key derivation • Master password plus an optional key file as a second factor • Sync via Yandex Disk or any location in the Files app • Self-hosted Passbolt support: folders, sharing and groups FAST AND CONVENIENT • Unlock with Face ID • AutoFill for passwords and passkeys in Safari and apps • Login suggestions right above the keyboard • Two-factor codes (TOTP) with QR code scanning • Strong password and memorable passphrase generator • Favorites widget, Home Screen quick actions, Siri and Shortcuts • Tags, favorites, search, recycle bin and entry history SECURITY AUDIT • Finds weak, reused and old passwords • Checks for breaches with Have I Been Pwned — your password never leaves the device • Points out accounts where you can turn on two-factor authentication • Opens a site's change-password page in one tap MORE THAN PASSWORDS Logins, bank cards, secure notes, identities and file attachments. PRIVACY FIRST LuxaPass collects no data: no analytics, ads or trackers. Your vault is decrypted only on your device. The clipboard clears itself, the app locks when you leave it, and its contents are hidden in the app switcher. Import from CSV (Chrome, Safari, Bitwarden, 1Password, LastPass, KeePassXC) and export to CSV.

Screenshots

Ash4 screens
LuxaPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LuxaPass at daily against Ash's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Ash ships an update every 3 months, LuxaPass daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Ash versus LuxaPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshLuxaPass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem SharifullinAleksey Chugunov

In-app purchases

None

Ash

No in-app purchases

None

LuxaPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ash free?
Ash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LuxaPass free?
LuxaPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ash or LuxaPass have ads?
Neither Ash nor LuxaPass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ash or LuxaPass?
Ash ships an update every 3 months, and LuxaPass daily. Most recently, Ash was updated on October 28, 2026 and LuxaPass on October 31, 2026.

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