# ShellBean vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShellBean at 86% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. ShellBean also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 15) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShellBean sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShellBean 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 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ShellBean's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShellBean | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231/reviews)** | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 157 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [北京如电科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432455619) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### ShellBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231)

A powerful SSH and SFTP client with integrated monitoring and scripting automation for efficient Linux server management. Offers advanced terminal features, file editing, and secure data synchronization.

**Highlights:** AI-enhanced SSH/SFTP client, Server monitoring tools, Scripting automation, Built-in text editor, Multi-level jump server login, SFTP file management, iCloud data synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #69 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 ShellBean free?

ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

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

ShellBean is rated higher. ShellBean averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.

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

Neither ShellBean nor Blink Shell, Build & Code shows ads.

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

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on September 24, 2026.

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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.*