Comparison

python3$ vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

python3$

This application serves as a comprehensive Python 3.13 learning and development environment. It offers local code execution, debugging tools, PyPI library access, and convenient file sharing capabilities. Customize your coding experience with personalized themes and settings.

Highlights
  • Local Python 3.13 execution
  • Breakpoint debugging
  • PyPI library downloads
  • Git integration
  • LAN/Bluetooth file transfer
  • Customizable interface
  • QR code generation and scanning
Features
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This is a Python 3.13 learning tool for efficient learning, fast programming, local execution, breakpoint debugging, precise error reporting, Git fetching, iCloud access, and efficient transfer and sharing via LAN HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) It aspires to help you who want to learn, develop, or improve! ! ! (^.^) * Download pure Python libraries from PyPI at your leisure. * Read a variety of learning materials and run examples as you learn, making it easy to understand and efficient. * Enjoy breakpoint debugging, precise error reporting, code templates, auto-suggestion, auto-indentation, code coloring, symbol completion, a symbol keyboard, text search, multi-file search, multi-line indentation, and multi-line comments, making development more convenient. * Access iCloud easily, synchronize across multiple devices for efficient collaboration. * Use Git to fetch source code projects from gitee.com and GitHub. * Connect to a LAN or Bluetooth connection for efficient file transfer via HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. * Easily search for learning materials using the built-in browser. Simply select code in the built-in browser to run it. * Easily open file formats such as py, txt, pdf, chm, mp3, m4v, zip, gif, png, html, py, and doc through the file system. * Easily adjust code color, font size, and line spacing for more comfortable reading. * Customize background images and colors, text color and shadow, text font, text size, background animation, interface transition animation, and the number and order of tabs on the main interface to create your own personalized learning software. * Easily generate QR codes for Python 3.13 scripts and learning materials, and scan them to access them. * Easily share Python 3.13 scripts and learning materials via email, Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook. Code templates - The contents of a new file will copy the contents of the code template. Many libraries have C extensions that require porting. If you would like to port a library, please contact the developer: QQ: 1301367159, WeChat: 1301367159. The following libraries have been successfully ported: Python: 3.13.0 Cython-3.1.0 OpenCV-4.11.0 scikit-learn-1.7.dev0 Numpy: 2.2.0dev Pandas: 3.0.0dev scipy: 1.15.0dev matplotlib: 3.11.0dev seaborn-0.13.2 Scrapy-2.12.0 kiwisolver-1.4.5 lxml-5.3.0 pillow-11.2.0dev requests-2.32.3 statsmodels-0.15.0.dev wrapt- 1.17.2 yfinance-0.2.54 skimage-0.26.0 wordcloud-1.9.4 pydantic_core-2.27.2 jiter-0.8.2 astropy-7.0.1 pyerfa-2.0.1.6 bcrypt-4.3.0 tornado-6.5b1 biopython-1.86.dev0 regex-2024.11.6 cffi-1.18.0.dev0 markupsafe-3.1.0 pyemd-1.0.0 cryptography-45.0.0.dev1 pynacl-1.6.0

About

Blink Shell, Build & Code

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
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Do Blink! Transform your iOS device into a pro-grade terminal. Blink is the first professional, desktop-grade terminal for iOS that leverages the support of Mosh and SSH. Thus, we can guarantee stable connections, crazy-fast speeds, and full configurations. It can and should be your all-day-long tool.  **Start your 14-day free trial now!** But, Blink is much more. Now with Blink Code and Blink Build**, your entire development workflow fits in your pocket. What the Blink community is saying: “In some ways, I prefer my iPad / Blink / Digital Ocean setup to coding on my Mac“ - TheVerge "I have tried a number of terminals on iOS and this is really The One." - Twit.tv “Connections still come up when I get back to a client project after a weekend off.“ - The Sweet Setup “The way to use VS Code on the iPad” - programminglife.io What our users love the most from Blink Shell: - Mosh connections that even survive a device reboot. - Most complete SSH implementation on iOS. - Code command for VS Code integration. - Blazingly fast terminal and SFTP transfers. - Includes Pragmata Pro with ligatures. Blink Shell has a fully loaded SSH toolset: - SSH with PKI support: DSA, RSA, ECDSA & ED25519 keys. - Support for Secure Enclave Keys and Certificates. - Port forwarding with local, remote & dynamic tunnel support. - SOCKS5 proxy for a private VPN. - Agent Forwarding. - Complete SSH Config file support. - ControlMaster and pooled connections. - Files.app integration for SFTP remote hosts. - SFTP with copy-on-change. Blink has been the leading developer tool in the AppStore for +5 years, so there is a lot more: - External Display support. - Legendary Hardware Keyboard support, even remap shortcuts and keyboard codes. - Local & iCloud Blink Shell folders for Files.app access across devices. - Host sync over iCloud. - Link-files from other applications and work with them in Blink. - Cool themes and fonts, and install your own! - Smart Keys on SW Keyboard to navigate with touch. - FaceCam command to create tutorials and streams. - Bell notifications. - Supports multiple windows and multiple tabs. - Network & UNIX CLI tools, check our docs for more information. Blink Code integrates with VS Code: - Code on local projects, or seamlessly on remote machines. - Fully-loaded code editor. - A coding experience fitted to your device, that connects to VS Code for web, GitHub Codespaces, GitPod or your own VS Code server. Blink Build (Requires a $7.99/month subscription) Creates remote runtimes that can be accessed on all your devices. You can use Build in your day-to-day workflows whether you need to do development, DevOps or just play around with new tooling. Participate in our community, and don’t forget to leave us your feedback and your feature(s) requests. Enjoy! http://blink.sh http://twitter.com/blinkshell http://GitHub.com/blinksh Terms of Use: https://blink.sh/blink-gpl Privacy Policy: https://blink.sh/pp * Blink Code is not affiliated nor endorsed by Microsoft. ** Blink Build requires a separate subscription to make use of our Virtual Machines.

Screenshots

python3$4 screens
Blink Shell, Build & Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: python3$ at 91% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. python3$ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (418 vs 23). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download; python3$ costs $2.99 up front. Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. python3$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

python3$ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of python3$'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

python3$ ships an update weekly, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
python3$ versus Blink Shell, Build & Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpython3$Blink Shell, Build & Code
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better3.1 (418 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better36.8% of reviews
Number of ratings23418 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#87#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size588 MB211 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer小文 黄Blink Shell, Inc

Customer experience

python3$

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.3%

Blink Shell, Build & Code

All ratings418 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative45.7%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative60.9%

Bugs and requests

python3$

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Quotation mark not working
  • Module changes not recognized
  • My Code view gets stuck in subdirectory
  • Tabs converted to spaces
  • Auto-indent buggy
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  • Auto-complete issues at end of line
  • Difficulty importing from cloud storage
  • Cursor positioning fiddly on iPad
  • Inappropriate auto-completion
  • No interactive mode
  • Execute button locked behind review

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Tkinter library
  • Add GPIO library for Raspberry Pi
  • Add iTunes file sharing support
  • Network functionality (read web page)
  • Simple graphics module
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  • Disable execute sound
  • Improved Help system
  • Way to communicate with app provider

Blink Shell, Build & Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

python3$

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Blink Shell, Build & Code

Subscriptions4
  • Build Basic - 50 credits/month1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Blink+Build Basic7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Blink Plus$19.991 Year
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  • Blink+14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Blink Shell ClassicFree

Questions

Is python3$ free?
python3$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blink Shell, Build & Code free?
Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, python3$ or Blink Shell, Build & Code?
python3$ is rated higher. python3$ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.
Do python3$ or Blink Shell, Build & Code have ads?
Neither python3$ nor Blink Shell, Build & Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, python3$ or Blink Shell, Build & Code?
python3$ ships an update weekly, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, python3$ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, python3$ or Blink Shell, Build & Code?
python3$ currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and Blink Shell, Build & Code at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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