Blink Shell, Build & Code

Name: Blink Shell, Build & Code
Rating: 3.1 (416 reviews)
Author: Blink Shell, Inc

By: Blink Shell, Inc App

The Pro tool for developers

Overview

Version:

18.7.0

Last updated: 2026-08-30

Features & Capabilities

Blink Shell transforms iOS into a desktop-grade terminal with Mosh and SSH for stable, fast connections and full configuration, making it an all-day tool for developers on the go. Start your 14-day free trial now!

Blink Code brings VS Code-style editing on local or remote projects, and Blink Build adds remote runtimes (subscription required) to your workflow. The suite includes SSH with PKI, SFTP, port forwarding, Secure Enclave keys, Files.app integration, and more—delivering a portable, powerful development environment in your pocket.

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App Developer Tools Programming

By:

Blink Shell, Inc

Rating:

3.10

(416)

Version:

18.7.0 Last updated: 2026-08-30

Version code:

890361099

Creation date:

2022-02-09

Compatible devices:

Size:

211.21MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 91,808 ▼ 112

Other rankings

#20 in cmd/ctrl+m keyword 58 ▼ 1#53 in github keyword 40 ▲ 4#94 in developer tools keyword 60 ▲

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Developed by:

Blink Shell, Inc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blink-shell-build-code/id1594898306

Website:

https://blink.sh

User Reviews

Blink Shell is a powerful, feature-rich iOS terminal that excels for mobile coding and remote workflows, offering SSH/Mosh, port forwarding, and strong keyboard support. However, widespread concerns about its pricing model, licensing changes, and ongoing UX/UI issues on iPadOS dampen its appeal. The capabilities are strong, but the business practices and usability frustrations drive significant dissatisfaction.

Pros

Powerful feature set for iOS/iPadOS terminals (SSH, Mosh, port forwarding, netcat, ping) with multi-tab/window support and profiles.
Excellent for mobile coding on iPad with external keyboards, enabling near-desktop workflows (remote work, Vim/local editing, VPN/Tailscale).
Strong keyboard/macro support and Mac-like keybindings for efficient remote development (e.g., tab management, shortcuts).

Cons

Pricing and licensing concerns: forced free trials, a shift to recurring subscriptions, and reports of poor grandfathering of previously purchased licenses.
UX and iPadOS reliability issues: ongoing usability complaints and specific UI bugs (eg, window controls on iPadOS) that affect day-to-day use.
Onboarding friction: difficulty evaluating the app before purchase due to trial requirements and sudden billing prompts.
Trust/ethics concerns raised by users about business practices.

Recent reviews

Based on the ratings, it seems that users either love or hate it. I am pleased with it, as it allows me to remotely open a terminal that is connected to my remote MacBook Pro. A terminal is not an interface for the faint-of-heart, but for more technically oriented users. It required some work on my MacBook Pro, though it was a breeze as ClaudeCode held my hand throughout the process. With this app now I can open a ClaudeCode terminal in my iPhone, or iPad, via SSH or MOSH, and work on it as if I was directly sitting in front my Mac. Worth $20/year in my opinion. Again: it requires some work on the Mac side. Based on the few reviews I read, seems to me, that those complaining either did not know how to set up the Mac side correctly, and/or do not want to pay for it. I have TailScale on my Mac, which made it easier though.