# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs DualMac

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DualMac at 100% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. DualMac also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is ratings volume (426 vs 15) and chart position (#14 vs #87). 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 DualMac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DualMac 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 426 ratings behind it against 15, 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 DualMac's.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, DualMac every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | DualMac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dualmac-vnc-remote-desktop/id6807388587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **426** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% 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 | **#14** | #87 |
| Size | 211 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [MARIUS LABS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894816452) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #99 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 |


### DualMac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dualmac-vnc-remote-desktop/id6807388587)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #124 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access and control your Mac remotely from your iPad or iPhone. Connects directly to macOS Screen Sharing without needing extra software on your Mac. Offers features like clipboard sharing, hardware keyboard support, and multi-display switching.

**Highlights:** Direct VNC connection to macOS Screen Sharing, No Mac companion app required for basic VNC, Local network, Tailscale, or SSH tunnel connectivity, Save and manage multiple Macs, Full touch, pointer, keyboard, and Apple Pencil support, Clipboard sharing and file transfer (with companion app), Multi-display switching and adaptive quality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DualMac Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| DualMac Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | 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 DualMac free?

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

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

DualMac is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while DualMac averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

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

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

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and DualMac every 4 days. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on November 7, 2026 and DualMac on November 11, 2026.

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

Blink Shell, Build & Code currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and DualMac at #87. 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.*