Best apps like Blink Shell 14: Legacy

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Updated July 2026

Looking for something like Blink Shell 14? We've analyzed 30+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Blink Shell 14

Blink Shell, Build & Code#1

Blink Shell, Build & Code by Blink Shell, Inc

The Pro tool for developers
Editor's Choice
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3.1(412 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#13in Developer Tools
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Transform your iOS device into a powerful terminal for coding and development. Leverage Mosh and SSH for stable, fast connections. Integrate with VS Code and manage your entire development workflow from your pocket.

Textastic Code Editor#2

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Strong Contender
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#8in Developer Tools
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A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Highly performant
  • πŸ‘ Versatile and feature-rich
  • πŸ’‘ Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
  • πŸ‘ Customizable and intuitive UI

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional crashes or freezes
  • πŸ”’ Restrictive paywall for basic functionality
  • πŸ‘Ž Confusing file management and upload/download workflow
Git client - Working Copy#3

Git client - Working Copy by Anders Borum

for GitHub and self-hosted
Worth Considering
πŸ› οΈ Developer Tools
4.8(3.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#16in Developer Tools
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Access and manage Git repositories directly on your iOS device. Clone, edit, commit, and push code, even offline. Offers advanced features for code review and automation.

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SSH Client - Secure ShellFish
SSH Client - Secure ShellFish
SSH Client - Secure ShellFish
Terminal, Files & Finder
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This app provides a fast SSH terminal and remote file access, seamlessly integrating your SSH servers with your iOS device. It offers advanced text editing gestures, drag-and-drop file management, and built-in tmux support for persistent sessions. Access your server's file system directly within the Files app and automate transfers via Shortcuts.

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a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

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TablePlus - Database Client
TablePlus - Database Client
TablePlus - Database Client
Database management made easy
Free

Manage databases efficiently on iOS with a user-friendly interface and robust features. Supports multiple drivers, secure connections, direct data editing, advanced filtering, and smart query editing.

Multiple database driversSecure SSH tunneling and TLSDirect data and structure editing
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Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Edit plain text and code
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

Syntax highlighting for many languagesCustomizable themes and fontsAdvanced find and replace
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Code App
Code App
Code App
Desktop-class code editing
$6.99

This app offers a desktop-class code editing experience on iPadOS. It includes built-in runtimes for popular languages like Node.js, Python, and Java, along with advanced features such as autocompletion and Git integration.

Desktop-class code editorBuilt-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP, Java runtimesAutocompletion and language features
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(299)
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Buffer Editor - Code Editor
Buffer Editor - Code Editor
Buffer Editor - Code Editor
Git Client, SFTP, SSH Terminal
Free
$14.99 | 100% OFF

A powerful code and text editor for on-the-go development. Connect to various cloud services and Git repositories, with built-in terminal and extensive syntax highlighting. Offers advanced editing features for enhanced productivity.

Connect to cloud services and GitGit operations and visual merge toolBuilt-in SSH terminal
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iSH Shell
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
Linux in your pocket
Free

Experience a Linux-like command-line environment directly on your iOS device. This application allows you to perform common Linux operations such as editing, moving, and manipulating files using familiar commands.

Linux-like shell environmentFile editing with sed and catFile manipulation
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