# MermaidEditor vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is price: Blink Shell, Build & Code at Free against MermaidEditor's $3.99. Blink Shell, Build & Code also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (37% vs 14%). MermaidEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of MermaidEditor's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MermaidEditor | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mermaideditor/id1581312955/reviews) | **[3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | **36.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #112 | **#10** |
| Size | 125 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [基伟 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/391905315) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### MermaidEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mermaideditor/id1581312955)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Create and edit diagrams and charts using mermaid-js syntax with real-time preview. Export your creations as PNG or SVG files and share them across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Mermaid-js syntax highlighting, Code completion, Instant preview, Export to PNG/SVG, Cross-device editing, QuickLook preview extension

**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:** #10 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #68 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 MermaidEditor free?

MermaidEditor 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, MermaidEditor or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

Blink Shell, Build & Code is rated higher. MermaidEditor averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.

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

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

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

MermaidEditor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, MermaidEditor was updated on September 21, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on September 24, 2026.

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

MermaidEditor currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Blink Shell, Build & Code at #10. 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.*