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Blink Shell 14: Legacy

Blink Shell 14: Legacy

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 27, 2016
  • March 9, 2023

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Developer

Carlos Cabanero SL
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About

This legacy terminal emulator offers a fast, always-on connection for developers. It features excellent keyboard support, customizable fonts and themes, and a streamlined interface for efficient command-line work.

✓Fast rendering with Chromium's HTerm
✓Always-on connections with Mosh
✓Extensive Bluetooth keyboard support
✓Customizable fonts and themes
✓Full-screen, gesture-based interface
✓SplitView and multiple window support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Blink Shell 14. Based on 305 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Developer Tools app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Persistent SSH sessions
  • 👍Excellent Mosh support
  • 💡Innovative keyboard features
  • ✨Great UI and customization
  • ✅No subscription model
  • 🌟Responsive developer support
  • 💯Works well with hardware keyboards
  • 💻Turns iPad into dev machine
  • ⚡Fast and responsive
  • 🎨Multiple color themes
  • 🛠️Useful built-in utilities
  • 🔄Seamless session restoration

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes/instability
  • 🐛Inconsistent scrolling behavior
  • 🐛File transfer issues (SCP/SFTP)
  • 🐛Some key mapping issues
  • 🐛UI glitches in split screen
  • 🐛Alt key workaround needed
  • 🐛Missing local tools (e.g., vim)
  • 🐛Documentation is lacking
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What's New in Blink Shell 14

14.0.11

March 9, 2023

- Deadline to be grandfathered in the new version: April 15th

User reviews

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Impressive and Fully Featured

Im been in IT for 35 years and used all sorts off SSH clients. Many clients, you can get for free but in today’s world, IT staff require cross-platform usability and the ability to sync settings among all devices. Mosh is also great. Theres one SSH client thats able to do all this but its subscription is thru the roof. Blink is getting close to achieving this, syncing across iPhone, iPad, and M1 Macs. Thats all that i actually require. The only issue i have is with the M1 (Apple Silicon) Mac, if you right click on the app, it crashes it, every single time. I know it wasnt originally built for that device, so its still a five star app. But it’s on my wishlist of future updates and would complete all my SSH requirements.
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MikeVxxMikeVxx

Finally!

I’ve been looking for an App purely for remote development over ssh. This requires good support with Magic Keyboard. After trying almost all of them, this one is IT! For whatever reason all the other Apps were missing 1 of these most basic features:
* Copy & Paste ( without screen jumps and touching )
* Key repeat when pressed
Thanks team. I’ll be on the beach!
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St BoxSt Box

Opinionated in ways that appeal to me; smidge unstable

I prefer Blink(.)app over its current competitors. My biggest complaint is that segfaults and outright app crashes occur too frequently. If the selling point is persistent remote logins, then the client app must be rock solid and this one isn't. More stability and I doubt I'd shop for other clients; as it stands now it remains my go to, but my feelers are up for a replacement.
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toolbeartoolbear

A bug I’ve noticed

Using the up arrow for history removes the spaces in the command.

Also I know the workaround for the alt key but it would be nice to have something more intuitive than mapping it to escape.

Otherwise a very valuable app that works well.
linuxpnglinuxpng

Great SSH Client

Works wonderfully. I used to use iSH, but it was lacking satisfactory cursor support (copying text was a huge pain)—this is not an issue with Blink, the level of polish overall is great. I will say I wish there were more local tools available (vim is a big one that’s missing), but no doubt it’s a lovely terminal emulator.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

M1 Mac app crashes on right-click

Bug

Up arrow removes spaces in commands

Bug

Alt key requires mapping to escape

Bug

File transfer (SCP/SFTP) not working

Bug

App crashes when right-clicking on M1 Mac

Bug

Scrolling behavior changes frequently

Bug

Slash key requires three keystrokes on internal keyboard

Bug

Socket error with non-standard ports (resolved with specific usage)

Bug

Accidentally opening second tab, unable to type

Bug

Current version drops and hangs Mosh connections

Bug

SCP does not ask for key passphrase

Bug

ssh-keygen -p crashes the app

Bug

SSH key files not in standard .ssh directory

Bug

SFTP is a copy of broken SCP

Bug

Paste sometimes works and sometimes doesn't

Bug

SSH for hosts with keys via config not working

Bug

Split screen mode causes issues with tmux sessions

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Requested Features

11 requests

Sync light/dark themes with iOS

Feature

Add iperf3 to built-in utilities

Feature

Rectangular text selection

Feature

More intuitive alt key mapping

Feature

Fix M1 Mac right-click crash

Feature

Add more local tools (e.g., vim)

Feature

Improve slash key accessibility on internal keyboard

Feature

Fix file transfer issues

Feature

Improve scrolling behavior for Mosh

Feature

Add port forwarding support

Feature

Add agent forwarding support

Feature

FAQ

What is Blink Shell 14: Legacy?

Blink Shell 14: Legacy is a terminal emulator application for iOS devices. It is designed to provide a fast, reliable, and customizable command-line experience for developers and power users, focusing on features like quick rendering, persistent connections, and excellent keyboard integration.

What are the key features of Blink Shell 14: Legacy?

Key features include extremely fast rendering powered by Chromium's HTerm, always-on connectivity through Mosh to handle unstable networks, comprehensive support for Bluetooth keyboards with customizable key mappings, and a full-screen, gesture-driven interface for efficient navigation. It also offers custom fonts, themes, and SplitView support.

Is Blink Shell 14: Legacy free to use?

This is a legacy version of the application. While current users are grandfathered in to receive updates, the new, free version of Blink Shell is recommended for new downloads. Information on the new version can be found at the provided iTunes link.

What kind of devices is Blink Shell 14: Legacy compatible with?

Blink Shell is an iOS application, meaning it is designed to run on Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads. The description highlights features like SplitView and multiple windows, which are particularly relevant for iPad users.

What are the main use cases for Blink Shell 14: Legacy?

This app is ideal for remotely accessing and managing Unix servers, coding on the go, and performing administrative tasks from an iOS device. Its always-on connectivity and robust keyboard support make it suitable for working in environments with intermittent internet access or for users who prefer a physical keyboard.