# Applytics vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Applytics at 100% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. Applytics also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 7) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Applytics sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Applytics holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Applytics's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

Applytics ships an update monthly, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Applytics | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applytics-app-sales-and-metrics/id1584323787/reviews)** | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 17 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### Applytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applytics-app-sales-and-metrics/id1584323787)

This app provides detailed reporting and sales metrics for your app store performance. It offers beautiful interfaces to analyze downloads, purchases, and subscriptions across multiple currencies, with smart breakdowns and widgets for quick insights.

**Highlights:** App sales and metrics reporting, App Store Connect integration, Analysis of downloads, purchases, subscriptions, Multi-currency support, Smart app breakdowns, Trend tracking, Widgets for quick sales view

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Unlock all features | $14.99 | one-time |


### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #66 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 Applytics free?

Applytics 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, Applytics or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

Applytics is rated higher. Applytics averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.

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

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

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

Applytics ships an update monthly, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, Applytics was updated on September 8, 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.*