# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Async.dev

The clearest difference is rating: Async.dev at 5.0 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. Async.dev also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 2) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, 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. Async.dev asks for nothing beyond the download.

Async.dev 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 418 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Async.dev every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Async.dev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asyncdev/id6744751511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Mikkel Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720510195) |

## 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, #64 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 |


### Async.dev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asyncdev/id6744751511)

This app allows developers to interact with their projects using natural language. You can issue tasks, create project plans, and review code through voice commands, streamlining the development workflow.

**Highlights:** Voice-controlled task management, AI-assisted bug fixing, UI tweaking via natural language, Code review functionality, Project planning tools

**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 Async.dev free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Async.dev?

Async.dev is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Async.dev averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Blink Shell, Build & Code or Async.dev have ads?

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor Async.dev shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Async.dev?

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Async.dev every 4 days. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on October 7, 2026 and Async.dev on September 21, 2026.

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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.*