Comparison

Blink Shell, Build & Code vs iProxy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

iProxy

Secure your internet connection and browse anonymously. This app hides your IP address, blocks trackers, and protects your personal data. Enjoy privacy while working, traveling, or streaming content on all iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Hides IP address
  • Blocks trackers
  • Protects personal data
  • Anonymous browsing
  • Supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5
  • Works with browsers and apps
Features
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iProxy: privacy and speed in one app Enjoy secure and anonymous internet browsing with iProxy! -Protestion First: iProxy hides your IP address, blocks trucks, and shields you from malicious therapies. Your personal data repair security guard. -Privacy Without Compromises: Working, traveling, or relaxing? Stay connected, stream content, and chat securely — with zero risk to your digital safety. -Compatibility & Versatility: Works on all iOS devices and supports popular protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5). Seamlessly integrates with browsers, apps, and cloud services.

Screenshots

Blink Shell, Build & Code4 screens
iProxy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iProxy at 4.1 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. iProxy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (66% vs 37%). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 55). On price, ads, chart position and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. iProxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iProxy holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 55, 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 66% of iProxy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, iProxy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blink Shell, Build & Code versus iProxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlink Shell, Build & CodeiProxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (418 ratings)4.1 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews65.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings418 — better55
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#10 — better#26
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBlink Shell, IncN-Lab

Customer experience

Blink Shell, Build & Code

All ratings418 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative45.7%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative60.8%

iProxy

All ratings55 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative24.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Blink Shell, Build & Code

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Blink Shell ClassicFree
None

iProxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blink Shell, Build & Code free?
Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iProxy free?
iProxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blink Shell, Build & Code or iProxy?
iProxy is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while iProxy averages 4.1 from 55 ratings.
Do Blink Shell, Build & Code or iProxy have ads?
Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor iProxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blink Shell, Build & Code or iProxy?
Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and iProxy weekly. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on September 26, 2026 and iProxy on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Blink Shell, Build & Code or iProxy?
Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and iProxy at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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