Blink Shell, Build & Code

Name: Blink Shell, Build & Code
Rating: 3.1 (405 reviews)
Author: Blink Shell, Inc

By: Blink Shell, Inc

The Pro tool for developers

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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By:

Blink Shell, Inc

Rating:

3.10

(405) 3 new ratings

Version:

18.6.2 Last updated: 2026-05-11

Version code:

885492412

Creation date:

2022-02-09

Compatible devices:

Size:

229.22MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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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

Not sure why this has such a low score, it’s definitely solid and I have been using it for years. I prefer it to anything else on iPad and iPhone. Mosh support is the killer feature to me. I don’t use much else that this has in terms of features - just sliding between different mosh sessions that are connected over tailscale to different containers on Proxmox. It’s a solid setup and everything works well with keyboards, etc.

by sc*****, 2026-05-22

It works as described, has some issues like any other software but it is better than MOST if not ALL like it in the Apple Store! Gets the job done

by Tw*****, 2026-05-19

“14 day trial” requires you to sign up for an auto-renewing subscription, placing the onus on the user to unsubscribe or be charged. This is a predatory dark pattern.