# My Lisp vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is price: Blink Shell, Build & Code at Free against My Lisp's $3.99. Blink Shell, Build & Code also leads on ratings volume (418 vs 17) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). My Lisp's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download; My Lisp costs $3.99 up front. Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. My Lisp asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Lisp holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of My Lisp's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

My Lisp ships an update every 6 weeks, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lisp | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lisp/id1245341806/reviews)** | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #21 | **#17** |
| Size | 19 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Laurent Rodier](https://appshunter.io/developer/697920086) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### My Lisp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lisp/id1245341806)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #192 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A comprehensive Lisp programming environment for iOS and macOS devices. It offers a local interpreter, editor, and extensive libraries for learning and developing Lisp programs, including advanced mathematical functions and symbolic derivation.

**Highlights:** Local Lisp interpreter, Integrated editor, Core and mathematical operators, Advanced mathematics functions, Symbolic derivation module, Library and example files, User and reference manuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blink Shell, Build & Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #74 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Mosh and SSH connections, VS Code integration (Blink Code), Remote runtime creation (Blink Build), Full SSH toolset, Hardware keyboard support, External display support, SFTP transfers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Basic - 50 credits/month | $7.99 | per month |
| Blink+Build Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Blink Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Blink+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Blink Shell Classic | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Lisp free?

My Lisp costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blink Shell, Build & Code free?

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Lisp or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

My Lisp is rated higher. My Lisp averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.

### Do My Lisp or Blink Shell, Build & Code have ads?

Neither My Lisp nor Blink Shell, Build & Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Lisp or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

My Lisp ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Lisp was updated on October 12, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, My Lisp or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

My Lisp currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Blink Shell, Build & Code at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*