termique vs Luma SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
termique
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SSH without the usual friction. Your servers, credentials, and SSH keys synced securely across every device you own. Termique is a modern SSH client built for developers who manage servers across multiple devices. No more re-entering credentials every time you switch machines add a host once, and it's available everywhere: your laptop, desktop, and now your iPhone.
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
termique and Luma SSH are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters ā price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
termique ships an update fortnightly, Luma SSH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | termique | Luma SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly ā better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rafi Bagaskara Halilintar | OLIVER LIAM FLYNN |
In-app purchases
termique
No in-app purchases
Luma SSH
No in-app purchases









