# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Supanator

The clearest difference is rating: Supanator at 4.8 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (426 vs 24) and chart position (#12 vs #43). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 and Supanator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Supanator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 426 ratings behind it against 24, 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 43% of Supanator's.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Supanator every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Supanator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supanator-supabase-manager/id6748534773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **426** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #43 |
| Size | 211 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Layton Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815163651) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #102 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Transform your iOS device into a professional-grade terminal with robust SSH and Mosh support for stable, high-speed connections. Extend your development workflow with integrated code editing and remote runtime creation.

**Highlights:** Pro-grade terminal for iOS, Mosh and SSH support, VS Code integration (Blink Code), Remote runtime creation (Blink Build), SFTP transfers, Hardware keyboard support, External display support

**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 |


### Supanator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supanator-supabase-manager/id6748534773)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #64 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage and monitor your Supabase projects with this native client. Browse databases, run SQL queries, manage storage, and receive real-time alerts for project health and activity. Supports self-hosted instances and offers AI assistance for SQL and schema design.

**Highlights:** Database browsing and editing, SQL editor and query builder, Real-time project monitoring, Push notifications for alerts, Storage management, AI-assisted SQL and schema design, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supanator Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Supanator Pro (6 months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Supanator Pro (12 months) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Supanator free?

Supanator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Supanator is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while Supanator averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.

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

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

### Which is updated more often, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Supanator?

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Supanator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on November 11, 2026 and Supanator on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blink Shell, Build & Code or Supanator?

Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Supanator at #43. 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.*