# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Device Info Tool

The clearest difference is rating: Device Info Tool at 4.0 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. Device Info Tool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (50% vs 37%). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 4) and chart position (#13 vs #135). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Device Info Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Device Info Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of Device Info Tool's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Device Info Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-info-tool/id6448629269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #135 |
| Size | 211 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [IDB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/917634021) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #74 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 |


### Device Info Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-info-tool/id6448629269)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Gain in-depth knowledge of your mobile device's hardware and software. Explore detailed specifications including storage, battery health, network details, sensors, and OS version through an intuitive interface. Ideal for users seeking to understand their device's capabilities.

**Highlights:** Detailed hardware information, Comprehensive software specifications, Storage capacity details, Battery health monitoring, Network and Wi-Fi insights, Sensor availability, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Device Info Tool free?

Device Info Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Device Info Tool?

Device Info Tool is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Device Info Tool averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Blink Shell, Build & Code or Device Info Tool have ads?

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor Device Info Tool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Device Info Tool?

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Device Info Tool every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on September 24, 2026 and Device Info Tool on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Device Info Tool?

Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Device Info Tool at #135. 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.*