# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs Dev Keyboard

The clearest difference is rating: Blink Shell, Build & Code at 3.1 against Dev Keyboard's 1.0. Blink Shell, Build & Code also leads on ratings volume (418 vs 1) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). Dev Keyboard's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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 Dev Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blink Shell, Build & Code holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. 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 complicate that: 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dev Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | Dev Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-keyboard-code-and-symbols/id6777195040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Anshika Maurya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787701644) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #67 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 |


### Dev Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-keyboard-code-and-symbols/id6777195040)

A terminal-styled keyboard designed for programmers, offering quick access to essential symbols and a PC-style layout. It supports multiple programming languages and prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.

**Highlights:** PC-style modifier row, One-tap developer symbols, Long-press for extra symbols, Multiple language packs, Terminal aesthetic, Privacy-first design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | 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 Dev Keyboard free?

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

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Dev Keyboard averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor Dev Keyboard shows ads.

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dev Keyboard on October 8, 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.*