# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Storm Sniffer

The clearest difference is rating: Storm Sniffer at 3.9 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. Storm Sniffer also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (418 vs 121). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Storm Sniffer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418 and 121 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's written reviews are positive against 76% of Storm Sniffer's.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Storm Sniffer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Storm Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[3.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 121 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #16 |
| Size | 211 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Hunan Storm Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492666305) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #10 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 |


### Storm Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #188 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your iOS device. Debug network issues, rewrite requests and responses in real-time, and replay HTTP requests. Offers advanced scripting capabilities for enhanced scalability.

**Highlights:** Packet capture via local VPN, HTTP/HTTPS request/response inspection, Real-time request/response rewriting, HTTP request replay with cron support, JavaScript scripting for scalability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-renew VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarter Auto-renew VIP | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Auto-renew VIP | $12.49 | per year |
| Packet Capture - LiftTime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $22.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Innovative functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🌐 Compatibility problems with older devices/OS

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Subscription/account issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for web server monitoring
- Integrate VPN functionality
- Improve HTTPS traffic capture
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blink Shell, Build & Code free?

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Storm Sniffer free?

Storm Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Storm Sniffer?

Storm Sniffer is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Storm Sniffer averages 3.9 from 121 ratings.

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

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor Storm Sniffer shows ads.

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Storm Sniffer monthly. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on October 16, 2026 and Storm Sniffer on October 14, 2026.

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Storm Sniffer at #16. 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.*