# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs RemoteIDE

The clearest difference is rating: RemoteIDE at 5.0 against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 3.1. Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 2) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 RemoteIDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RemoteIDE 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | RemoteIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Challa Somesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818069707) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #66 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 |


### RemoteIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503)

Execute code and AI prompts directly from your mobile device on your local development environment. Supports multiple AI models and offers real-time syncing of responses and chat history. Enables Git operations and voice input for a seamless remote coding experience.

**Highlights:** Execute AI prompts on paired Mac, Real-time response syncing, Supports Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Multi-Agent mode, Full chat history sync, Voice input for prompts, Git operations from phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoteIDE Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| RemoteIDE Annual Pro | $49.99 | 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 RemoteIDE free?

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

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

RemoteIDE is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while RemoteIDE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor RemoteIDE 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.*