# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs SSHive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSHive at 100% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. SSHive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 SSHive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSHive 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 1, 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 100% of SSHive's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | SSHive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [NetMeSafe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885828603) |

## 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, #73 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 |


### SSHive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487)

This app provides comprehensive remote access to servers and desktops, supporting SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, and VPN. Manage files, open terminals, and control remote machines securely from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** SSH terminal access, SFTP file management, RDP and VNC remote desktop, Built-in VPN, Secure credential management, iCloud sync, Face ID/Touch ID protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSHive Pro | $8.99 | 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 SSHive free?

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

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

SSHive is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while SSHive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and SSHive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on October 13, 2026 and SSHive on September 30, 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.*