# Git client vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Git client at 91% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. Git client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 418). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Git client sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Git client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Git client has 3.8K ratings behind it against 418, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Git client's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

Git client ships an update every 9 days, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git client | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807/reviews)** | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 418 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #24 | **#15** |
| Size | 93 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum](https://appshunter.io/developer/343532883) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### Git client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-client-working-copy/id896694807)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #72 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access and manage Git repositories directly on your iOS device. Clone, edit, commit, and push code, even offline. Offers advanced features for code review and automation.

**Highlights:** Clone, edit, commit, and push repositories, Offline commit capability, Syntax highlighting for 50+ languages, Markdown and HTML preview with console, Branch management and merge tool, Fuzzy search and commit graph, Diff viewer for text and images

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock transfer | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2023) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2024) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Unlock trial (2025) | Free | one-time |
| Support Development | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2025) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2024) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2022) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade (2023) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Working Copy Pro Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |
| Working Copy Pro Unlock | $35.99 | one-time |


### Blink Shell, Build & Code

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #65 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Git client free?

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

### Is Blink Shell, Build & Code free?

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Git client is rated higher. Git client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.

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

Neither Git client nor Blink Shell, Build & Code shows ads.

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

Git client ships an update every 9 days, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, Git client was updated on September 29, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on September 29, 2026.

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

Git client currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Blink Shell, Build & Code at #15. 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.*