# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Enchanted Developers Only

The clearest difference is rating: Enchanted Developers Only at 4.3 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. Enchanted Developers Only also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 37%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is chart position (#11 vs #146) and ratings volume (418 vs 83). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Enchanted Developers Only asks for nothing beyond the download.

Enchanted Developers Only holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 83, 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 74% of Enchanted Developers Only's.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Enchanted Developers Only weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Enchanted Developers Only |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-developers-only/id6474268307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #146 |
| Size | 211 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Augustinas Malinauskas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721219320) |

## 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, #75 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 |


### Enchanted Developers Only

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-developers-only/id6474268307)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application allows LLM researchers to interact with self-hosted models through a chat interface. It supports the Ollama API and its ecosystem, enabling users to test prompts and switch between models with conversation context. The app also provides nicely formatted output for Markdown elements like tables, lists, and code.

**Highlights:** Chat with self-hosted LLMs, Supports Ollama API, Conversation context, Quick model switching, Markdown formatting, Streaming support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Clean, minimalist, lightweight interface
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🔒 Privacy-focused local LLM support
- 🎤 Voice recognition and text-to-speech capabilities
- ✨ Seamless Ollama integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔌 Connection drops when app goes to background
- ⏱️ Non-configurable timeout settings
- 📜 Auto-scrolling prevents reading while streaming
- 🎯 Input field loses focus during response generation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on macOS 15.3.1
- Crashes on iOS 18 immediately upon opening
- Responses cut off mid-sentence
- Text remains in input field after sending
- App freezes while typing

**Requested features**

- Automated voice recognition with auto-send after silence
- Auto-read replies aloud after sending
- Cross-device iCloud/WebDAV sync
- Multiple Ollama endpoint support
- Document/file upload capability


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Enchanted Developers Only free?

Enchanted Developers Only is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Enchanted Developers Only?

Enchanted Developers Only is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Enchanted Developers Only averages 4.3 from 83 ratings.

### Do Blink Shell, Build & Code or Enchanted Developers Only have ads?

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor Enchanted Developers Only shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Enchanted Developers Only?

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Enchanted Developers Only weekly. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on September 24, 2026 and Enchanted Developers Only on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Enchanted Developers Only?

Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Enchanted Developers Only at #146. 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.*