Comparison

Luma SSH vs OpenASO

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

Head to head
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.

About

OpenASO

Features
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Understand how apps rank across the App Store — and keep your research on your device. OpenASO is a local-first workspace for App Store Optimization research. Track keyword positions, review ranking history, compare storefronts, and organize your discovery work without creating an account. Built for independent developers and app makers, OpenASO helps you turn public App Store data into a focused research workflow. KEYWORD RANKINGS AT A GLANCE • Track keyword positions by storefront and device • Compare current and previous rankings • Review best, worst, and historical positions • Quickly see which keywords improved, declined, or stayed unchanged • Follow ranking changes over time with clear charts and snapshots RESEARCH ACROSS STOREFRONTS • Track the same keyword across multiple App Store countries • Compare how an app appears in different markets • Research iPhone and iPad search results • Organize keywords for localization and regional discovery work ADD AND RESEARCH ANY PUBLIC APP • Search by app name, App Store ID, URL, or bundle identifier • Review public app information, ratings, and customer reviews • Track your own apps or research competitors • Keep multiple app workspaces organized in one place BUILT FOR PRACTICAL ASO WORK • Add keywords individually or import them from CSV • Export keyword data for further analysis • Save notes alongside apps and keywords • Refresh tracked research in the background • Review historical snapshots whenever you need them LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN • No account or sign-up required • Your tracked apps, keywords, notes, and snapshots stay on your device • Your research is stored in a local database • Export your data whenever you need a backup or external workflow FOCUSED AND TRANSPARENT • Built around publicly available App Store information • No impression, download, or revenue estimates • No invented popularity scores presented as official Apple data • Designed as a research companion, not an App Store Connect replacement OpenASO is an independent research tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple. Research keywords. Follow the movement. Find your next opportunity.

Screenshots

Luma SSH4 screens
OpenASO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Luma SSH at 3 against OpenASO's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ¡ Rating ¡ Positive reviews ¡ Number of ratings ¡ Update frequency ¡ Ads ¡ In-app purchases ¡ Monetization ¡ Best chart rank ¡ Devices ¡ Requires iOS

CostPrice ¡ In-app purchases ¡ Ads ¡ Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ¡ 5 level
Luma SSH versus OpenASO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuma SSHOpenASO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOLIVER LIAM FLYNNQue Anh Bui Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Luma SSH

No in-app purchases

None

OpenASO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luma SSH free?
Luma SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenASO free?
OpenASO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luma SSH or OpenASO have ads?
Neither Luma SSH nor OpenASO shows ads.

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