Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Simple Sequence Diagram AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blink Shell, Build & Code
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.
- 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
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Do Blink! Transform your iOS device into a pro-grade terminal. Blink is the first professional, desktop-grade terminal for iOS that leverages the support of Mosh and SSH. Thus, we can guarantee stable connections, crazy-fast speeds, and full configurations. It can and should be your all-day-long tool. **Start your 14-day free trial now!** But, Blink is much more. Now with Blink Code and Blink Build**, your entire development workflow fits in your pocket. What the Blink community is saying: “In some ways, I prefer my iPad / Blink / Digital Ocean setup to coding on my Mac“ - TheVerge "I have tried a number of terminals on iOS and this is really The One." - Twit.tv “Connections still come up when I get back to a client project after a weekend off.“ - The Sweet Setup “The way to use VS Code on the iPad” - programminglife.io What our users love the most from Blink Shell: - Mosh connections that even survive a device reboot. - Most complete SSH implementation on iOS. - Code command for VS Code integration. - Blazingly fast terminal and SFTP transfers. - Includes Pragmata Pro with ligatures. Blink Shell has a fully loaded SSH toolset: - SSH with PKI support: DSA, RSA, ECDSA & ED25519 keys. - Support for Secure Enclave Keys and Certificates. - Port forwarding with local, remote & dynamic tunnel support. - SOCKS5 proxy for a private VPN. - Agent Forwarding. - Complete SSH Config file support. - ControlMaster and pooled connections. - Files.app integration for SFTP remote hosts. - SFTP with copy-on-change. Blink has been the leading developer tool in the AppStore for +5 years, so there is a lot more: - External Display support. - Legendary Hardware Keyboard support, even remap shortcuts and keyboard codes. - Local & iCloud Blink Shell folders for Files.app access across devices. - Host sync over iCloud. - Link-files from other applications and work with them in Blink. - Cool themes and fonts, and install your own! - Smart Keys on SW Keyboard to navigate with touch. - FaceCam command to create tutorials and streams. - Bell notifications. - Supports multiple windows and multiple tabs. - Network & UNIX CLI tools, check our docs for more information. Blink Code integrates with VS Code: - Code on local projects, or seamlessly on remote machines. - Fully-loaded code editor. - A coding experience fitted to your device, that connects to VS Code for web, GitHub Codespaces, GitPod or your own VS Code server. Blink Build (Requires a $7.99/month subscription) Creates remote runtimes that can be accessed on all your devices. You can use Build in your day-to-day workflows whether you need to do development, DevOps or just play around with new tooling. Participate in our community, and don’t forget to leave us your feedback and your feature(s) requests. Enjoy! http://blink.sh http://twitter.com/blinkshell http://GitHub.com/blinksh Terms of Use: https://blink.sh/blink-gpl Privacy Policy: https://blink.sh/pp * Blink Code is not affiliated nor endorsed by Microsoft. ** Blink Build requires a separate subscription to make use of our Virtual Machines.
Simple Sequence Diagram AI
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This app allows you to easily create sequence diagrams. Simply describe the content you want to visualize, and the latest AI technology will automatically generate the diagram for you. Visualizing with sequence diagrams is crucial for organizing complex ideas. It helps ensure that all stakeholders understand the content, making it valuable in various scenarios. However, creating such diagrams manually can be time-consuming. With this app, you can generate sequence diagrams quickly and efficiently. Even with a rough outline, the app will automatically generate a sequence diagram, and you can make detailed adjustments as needed. It is used in various situations such as: - Visualizing API communication flows in software development - Managing user registration, authentication, and service usage flows - Structuring the flow of data transmission and responses in web services - Managing and visualizing customer support inquiry processes - Designing email and notification system workflows - Visualizing interactions between microservices - Structuring complex approval workflows in business processes - Tracking user interactions in e-commerce systems - Visualizing order to delivery processes in supply chains Please try it out whenever you need to create a sequence diagram. [Features] - Intuitive operability Ease of use is the most important factor. It runs smoothly, and you can intuitively edit your maps. - Ready to use You can use it immediately without registering an account. - Multi-device support It supports Google Drive integration, allowing seamless editing across multiple devices. - Export and Share You can export and share your Flowchart, and even edit them on a PC. - Import Exported files can be imported and edited. - Text-based editing Edit your sequence diagrams directly using Mermaid notation. - Dark theme support Since it supports a dark theme, it is also ideal for use at night.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Blink Shell, Build & Code at #12 against Simple Sequence Diagram AI's unranked. Simple Sequence Diagram AI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Simple Sequence Diagram AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Sequence Diagram AI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Simple Sequence Diagram AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (418 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 418 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blink Shell, Inc | YUKI TANAIKE |
In-app purchases
Blink Shell, Build & Code
- Build Basic - 50 credits/month1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Blink+Build Basic7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Blink Plus$19.991 Year
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- Blink+14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Blink Shell ClassicFree
Simple Sequence Diagram AI
- Simple Sequence Flow Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Simple Sequence Flow Pro (Annual)$44.991 Year
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