# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Terminal#

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminal# at 91% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. Terminal# also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminal# holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 425 and 163 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's written reviews are positive against 91% of Terminal#'s.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Terminal# every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Terminal# |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.5 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425** | 163 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #67 |
| Size | 211 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Vasilii Shaidullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423700543) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #111 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 |


### Terminal#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connection, Convenient server management, Intuitive user interface, Mobile flexibility, Quick and efficient terminal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annual | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Two hundred connections | $2.99 | one-time |
| Five hundred connections | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eight hundred connections | $5.99 | one-time |
| A thousand connections | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts
- 👍 Clutter-free interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
- 🔒 Concerns about password storage
- 🔋 Issues with background operation

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Scrolling problems with on-screen keyboard

**Requested features**

- Add support for 2FA
- Improve text editor functionality
- Provide option to disable password storage


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Terminal# free?

Terminal# is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Terminal# is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Terminal# averages 4.5 from 163 ratings.

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

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor Terminal# shows ads.

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Terminal# every 5 months. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on November 3, 2026 and Terminal# on November 3, 2026.

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Terminal# at #67. 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.*