# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Moshi

The clearest difference is rating: Moshi at 4.7 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. Moshi also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Moshi sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moshi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 421 and 589 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's written reviews are positive against 75% of Moshi's.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Moshi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Moshi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.7 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moshi-herdrtmux-on-sshmosh/id6757859949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 421 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **75.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #13 | **#5** |
| Size | 211 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Moshi Tech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790638979) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #82 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 |


### Moshi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moshi-herdrtmux-on-sshmosh/id6757859949)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #49 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers. It offers hands-free voice commands, robust session persistence, and secure SSH key management, allowing you to monitor and control your coding tasks from anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI coding agent connectivity, Voice-to-terminal commands, Mosh protocol for network resilience, Webhook task completion alerts, Biometric SSH key protection, Dedicated terminal keyboard, Session persistence

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moshi Founder Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pioneer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Moshi Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Moshi Founder Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pioneer Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Moshi Pro Lifetime | $249.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Moshi free?

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

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

Moshi is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 421 ratings, while Moshi averages 4.7 from 589 ratings.

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

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

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moshi every 2 days. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on October 30, 2026 and Moshi on October 31, 2026.

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Moshi at #5. 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.*