# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs PixelHQ

The clearest difference is rating: PixelHQ at 4.0 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. PixelHQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 2) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PixelHQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

PixelHQ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | PixelHQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelhq/id6758467298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Chun-Wei Hsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676856768) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #14 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 |


### PixelHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelhq/id6758467298)

Visualize your AI coding agent's activity in a retro pixel art office. See files read, terminal commands executed, and searches performed as animated characters on your device. Connects securely to a local bridge server for real-time insights into your coding sessions.

**Highlights:** Real-time pixel art visualization, AI coding agent activity, Retro office environment, Local network connection, Secure pairing, Demo mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 PixelHQ free?

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

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

PixelHQ is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while PixelHQ averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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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.*