# MarkGit vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is price: Blink Shell, Build & Code at Free against MarkGit's $2.99. Blink Shell, Build & Code also leads on ratings volume (425 vs 3) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). MarkGit's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 37%) and rating (3.7 vs 3.1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download; MarkGit costs $2.99 up front. Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MarkGit asks for nothing beyond the download.

MarkGit holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 425 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MarkGit's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

MarkGit ships an update monthly, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarkGit | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markgit/id1576100771/reviews)** | [3.1 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **425** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 240 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [淑敏 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/991297584) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### MarkGit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markgit/id1576100771)

A mobile application that combines a Git client with a code editor, offering touchscreen-friendly Git operations and text editing features. It supports various Git services and authentication methods, along with syntax highlighting and code execution.

**Highlights:** Git operations (clone, commit, push, pull, merge), Support for GitHub, GitLab, Gitee, and self-hosted Git, OAuth, token, and SSH key authentication, Syntax highlighting and auto-complete, HTML and Markdown preview, Direct code execution for Python and JavaScript

**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:** #16 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #79 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 MarkGit free?

MarkGit costs $2.99, 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, MarkGit or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

MarkGit is rated higher. MarkGit averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 425 ratings.

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

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

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

MarkGit ships an update monthly, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, MarkGit was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on November 3, 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.*