Comparison

Blink Shell, Build & Code vs WorkflowHub

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

WorkflowHub

Manage your n8n automation workflows remotely from your mobile device. Control, monitor, and execute automations on the go with real-time analytics and smart notifications. Requires your own n8n instance.

Highlights
  • Remote workflow control
  • Real-time monitoring and analytics
  • Smart failure notifications
  • Multi-instance support
  • Native iOS design
  • Secure credential storage
Features
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DISCLAIMER: WorkflowHub is an UNOFFICIAL third-party mobile client for n8n. This app is independently developed and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by n8n.io or n8n GmbH. WHAT IS WORKFLOWHUB? WorkflowHub is a powerful mobile companion app that allows you to manage your n8n workflow automation platform from your iPhone or iPad. Control, monitor, and execute your automation workflows from anywhere, at any time. IMPORTANT: REQUIRES YOUR OWN N8N INSTANCE This app connects directly to your self-hosted or cloud-hosted n8n instance. You must have an existing n8n instance and API key to use this application. WorkflowHub does not provide n8n hosting services. KEY FEATURES: • Remote Workflow Control - Turn workflows on and off instantly - Execute workflows manually with a single tap - Manage workflow activation status • Real-time Monitoring - View execution status and history - Monitor workflow performance - Track success and failure rates - Detailed execution analytics • Smart Notifications - Receive alerts when workflows fail - Get notified of consecutive errors - Customizable notification settings • Multi-Instance Support - Connect to multiple n8n instances - Switch between instances seamlessly - Manage production and staging environments • Dashboard & Analytics - Visual overview of all workflows - Execution statistics and trends - Success rate tracking - Performance metrics • Beautiful Interface - Native iOS design - Light and dark mode support - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Intuitive and easy to use PRIVACY & SECURITY: Your privacy is our priority: • All credentials stored securely in iOS Keychain • Direct connection to your n8n instance • No intermediary servers or data collection • Your data never leaves your device and instance • Open and transparent communication SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: • iOS 16.0 or later • iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch • Active n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud) • n8n API key • Internet connection HOW TO GET STARTED: 1. Have your n8n instance URL ready 2. Create an API key in your n8n settings (Settings → API) 3. Open WorkflowHub and enter your credentials 4. Start managing your workflows on the go! SUPPORT & FEEDBACK: We're committed to improving WorkflowHub. For support, bug reports, or feature requests: • Visit our GitHub repository • Contact us through the app settings • Email: hello@eriktaveras.com ABOUT n8n: n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform that allows you to connect various services and automate tasks. Visit n8n.io to learn more about n8n and set up your instance. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: WorkflowHub is an independent third-party application. n8n is a trademark of n8n GmbH. This application is not created, endorsed, or affiliated with n8n.io or n8n GmbH. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Blink Shell, Build & Code4 screens
WorkflowHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blink Shell, Build & Code at Free against WorkflowHub's $4.99. Blink Shell, Build & Code also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (418 vs 3). WorkflowHub's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download; WorkflowHub costs $4.99 up front. Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. WorkflowHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WorkflowHub 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's written reviews are positive against 0% of WorkflowHub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, WorkflowHub every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Blink Shell, Build & Code versus WorkflowHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlink Shell, Build & CodeWorkflowHub
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.1 (418 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings418 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#12 — better#197
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBlink Shell, IncErik Manuel Taveras Tavarez

Customer experience

Blink Shell, Build & Code

All ratings418 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative45.7%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative60.9%

WorkflowHub

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

WorkflowHub

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 WorkflowHub free?
WorkflowHub costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blink Shell, Build & Code or WorkflowHub?
WorkflowHub is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while WorkflowHub averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Blink Shell, Build & Code or WorkflowHub have ads?
Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor WorkflowHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blink Shell, Build & Code or WorkflowHub?
Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and WorkflowHub every 5 days. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on October 13, 2026 and WorkflowHub on October 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Blink Shell, Build & Code or WorkflowHub?
Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and WorkflowHub at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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