# DetailsPro vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DetailsPro at 81% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. DetailsPro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is chart position (#8 vs #165) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DetailsPro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

DetailsPro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 382 and 418 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of DetailsPro's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

DetailsPro ships an update every 5 days, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DetailsPro | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detailspro/id1524366536/reviews)** | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 382 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #165 | **#8** |
| Size | 32 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fun Focus Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516509844) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### DetailsPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detailspro/id1524366536)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A design tool for Apple developers to create SwiftUI interfaces visually without coding. It supports various SwiftUI views, modifiers, and SF Symbols, with options to export to Xcode and Swift Playgrounds. An optional premium upgrade offers advanced prototyping and templates.

**Highlights:** Visual SwiftUI view creation, Code-free design, Export to Xcode and Swift Playgrounds, SF Symbols integration, Prototyping tools (Premium), Community templates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $129.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for learning SwiftUI
- 👍 Fantastic prototyping tool
- 👍 Saves time in design process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Bugs and issues with saving/loading designs
- 🔧 UI needs improvement, outdated
- 🔧 Limited functionality compared to other design tools

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when modifying certain properties
- Designs disappearing or reverting unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues on M1 Macs
- Blurry text rendering on some devices

**Requested features**

- Support for more UI elements like text fields
- Integration with GitHub and other tools
- More examples and community designs
- Ability to create reusable components
- Support for additional SwiftUI features


### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #71 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 DetailsPro free?

DetailsPro 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, DetailsPro or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

DetailsPro is rated higher. DetailsPro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.

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

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

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

DetailsPro ships an update every 5 days, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, DetailsPro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on October 16, 2026.

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

DetailsPro currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and Blink Shell, Build & Code at #8. 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.*