# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs iPerf Pulse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPerf Pulse at 100% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. iPerf Pulse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (427 vs 1) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. iPerf Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

iPerf Pulse 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 427 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 iPerf Pulse's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | iPerf Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iperf-pulse/id6768164349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **427** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#15** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Dilan Paradis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896545992) |

## 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, #114 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Transform your iOS device into a professional-grade terminal with robust SSH and Mosh support for stable, high-speed connections. Extend your development workflow with integrated code editing and remote runtime creation.

**Highlights:** Pro-grade terminal for iOS, Mosh and SSH support, VS Code integration (Blink Code), Remote runtime creation (Blink Build), SFTP transfers, Hardware keyboard support, External display support

**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 |


### iPerf Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iperf-pulse/id6768164349)

Measure raw network throughput between devices on your local network without internet servers. Diagnose Wi-Fi issues, benchmark routers, or verify Ethernet links with live charts and detailed historical data. Supports TCP and UDP testing.

**Highlights:** Client and Server modes, Bonjour discovery, TCP and UDP testing, Live real-time charts, Bidirectional testing, Configurable test parameters, Local test history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 iPerf Pulse free?

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

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

iPerf Pulse is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while iPerf Pulse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor iPerf Pulse 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.*