# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs XR

The clearest difference is rating: XR at 5.0 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. XR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (421 vs 1) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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. XR asks for nothing beyond the download.

XR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 421 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | XR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xr-controller/id6733221572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **421** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Ruihan Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694973934) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #79 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 |


### XR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xr-controller/id6733221572)

This app streams device pose data and button inputs via WebSocket, using RealityKit for accurate pose estimation. It's designed for developers to integrate device motion into their applications.

**Highlights:** Device pose data streaming, Button input streaming, WebSocket protocol, RealityKit integration, Pose estimation

**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 XR free?

XR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

XR is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 421 ratings, while XR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor XR shows ads.

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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.*