# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs SSHHIP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SSHHIP at 100% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. SSHHIP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 12). 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 SSHHIP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSHHIP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 12, 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 SSHHIP's.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, SSHHIP every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | SSHHIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip-modern-ssh-client/id6785186457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #33 |
| Size | 211 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Kun Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/943785843) |

## 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, #69 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 |


### SSHHIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshhip-modern-ssh-client/id6785186457)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A focused terminal client for developers to connect to their remote machines and resume existing tmux or herdr sessions. It offers secure authentication, a CommandDial for quick commands, and image transfer capabilities, all with a local-first design.

**Highlights:** Connect to remote hosts via SSH, Attach to existing tmux/herdr sessions, CommandDial for saved commands and keys, Image transfer to host over SFTP, Secure authentication options, Local-first design with iCloud sync option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSHHIP Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | 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 SSHHIP free?

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

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

SSHHIP is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while SSHHIP averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

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

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

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and SSHHIP every 4 days. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on September 24, 2026 and SSHHIP on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blink Shell, Build & Code or SSHHIP?

Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and SSHHIP at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*