# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Snippet Dev Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Snippet Dev Tools at 4.9 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. Snippet Dev Tools also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 37%). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 7) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). 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 Snippet Dev Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snippet Dev Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 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: 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's written reviews are positive against 67% of Snippet Dev Tools's.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Snippet Dev Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Snippet Dev Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snippet-dev-tools-codelime/id1622145140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Khuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593197909) |

## 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, #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 |


### Snippet Dev Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snippet-dev-tools-codelime/id1622145140)

A native, cross-platform code snippet manager and developer utility for iOS development. It offers a robust code editor with extensive language support and various built-in developer tools, all while prioritizing user privacy and offline functionality. Data is securely saved locally and synced via iCloud across Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform code snippet management, 110+ languages with syntax highlighting, Offline functionality and iCloud sync, Multiple developer tools (Base64, Hashing, JSON to Model), Markdown preview, Organize snippets with folders and tags, Status menu bar mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Snippet Dev Tools free?

Snippet Dev Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Snippet Dev Tools?

Snippet Dev Tools is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Snippet Dev Tools averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Blink Shell, Build & Code or Snippet Dev Tools have ads?

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor Snippet Dev Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Snippet Dev Tools?

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snippet Dev Tools monthly. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on September 24, 2026 and Snippet Dev Tools on September 14, 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.*