# Debug Anywhere vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Debug Anywhere at 94% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. Debug Anywhere also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is chart position (#13 vs #199) and ratings volume (418 vs 54). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Debug Anywhere sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year 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.

Debug Anywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Debug Anywhere's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

Debug Anywhere ships an update every 4 weeks, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Debug Anywhere | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/debug-anywhere/id1555924269/reviews)** | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#13** |
| Size | 34 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [浩鑫 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602937604) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### Debug Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/debug-anywhere/id1555924269)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for web developers to inspect and debug web pages within a WebView environment. It offers features like source code inspection, network diagnostics, and JavaScript injection to streamline the development process.

**Highlights:** Webpage inspection tools, User-Agent switcher, JavaScript injection, Network diagnostics (Ping, Traceroute), App URL scheme tester, Incognito mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Membership | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for debugging
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Simulates browser F12 mode
- 👍 Great for developers
- 👍 Allows code execution on websites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot see initial console.log
- 🐛 Console visible only after opening
- 🐛 No desktop site switch
- 🐛 Not loading

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot see initial console.log
- Console visible only after opening
- No switch to desktop site
- Not loading

**Requested features**

- Implement cookie editing
- Allow import cookies
- Dark mode
- Russian language support
- Add feature to edit cookies


### 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 Debug Anywhere free?

Debug Anywhere 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, Debug Anywhere or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

Debug Anywhere is rated higher. Debug Anywhere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.

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

Neither Debug Anywhere nor Blink Shell, Build & Code shows ads.

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

Debug Anywhere ships an update every 4 weeks, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, Debug Anywhere was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on September 24, 2026.

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

Debug Anywhere currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Blink Shell, Build & Code at #13. 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.*