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What Blink Shell is

Blink Shell is a professional terminal for iOS and iPadOS, combining SSH, Mosh, and local UNIX tools. Mosh provides local echo to reduce perceived network lag and can keep connections intact while a device sleeps. SSH supports Ed25519, ECDSA, and RSA keys, along with tunnels, proxycommand, and ssh-agent. Built-in tools include vim, network utilities, curl, scp, and sftp. SFTP works with Files.app and local or iCloud Blink Shell folders. Host synchronization over iCloud is listed as a feature. Blink Code connects to VS Code for web, GitHub Codespaces, GitPod, or a personal VS Code server. Blink Build offers remote runtimes accessible across a user’s devices and requires a separate subscription. Users can install themes and fonts, with Pragmata Pro included by default. The app also lists Secure Enclave keys and certificates, port forwarding, SOCKS5 proxy, and agent forwarding. Blink describes itself as open source. Blink+ costs $19.99 a year and includes the terminal, SSH/Mosh, and Blink Code; a 14-day trial is offered. Blink Build costs $7.99 a month.

Who it suits

Blink Shell suits developers who need terminal and coding workflows on iOS or iPadOS. It is especially relevant for SSH, Mosh, SFTP, SCP, port forwarding, and remote development tasks.

What it does well

  • Supports SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and SCP
  • Includes local UNIX tools
  • Mosh can preserve connections during sleep
  • Connects with VS Code and coding services
  • Offers iCloud host synchronization

What to know first

  • Available platforms are iOS and iPadOS
  • Blink Build requires a separate subscription
  • Blink+ costs $19.99 a year
  • Remote runtimes cost $7.99 a month

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Blink+$19.99/year · iOS and iPadOS terminal, SSH/Mosh, Blink Code$19.99 a year
Blink Build$7.99/month · Remote runtimes; separate subscription required$7.99 a month

As blink.sh lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Blink Shell provides a mobile terminal with remote protocols, local tools, file access, and coding integrations. Its subscription plans separate the core terminal and Blink Code from the additional remote runtimes in Blink Build.

Facts from Blink Shell's own pages

Code integrations
Blink Code connects to VS Code for web, GitHub Codespaces, GitPod, or a user's own VS Code server. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Customization
Users can install their own themes and fonts, and Pragmata Pro is included by default. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Device sync
Host sync over iCloud is listed as a Blink feature. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
File access
Blink integrates SFTP with Files.app and supports local and iCloud Blink Shell folders. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
Founded
2016 · blink.sh, 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Newark, Delaware, United States · blink.sh, 28 Sept 2026
Local tools
Built-in UNIX tools include vim, network utilities, curl, scp, and sftp. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Mobile connectivity
Mosh provides local echo to reduce perceived network lag and can keep connections intact while the device sleeps. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Open source
Blink describes itself as open source and invites users to collaborate on its development through GitHub. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Product
Blink Shell is a professional, desktop-grade terminal for iOS and iPadOS with Mosh, SSH, and local UNIX tools. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Remote development
Blink Build creates remote runtimes accessible on all a user's devices and requires a separate subscription. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
Security
The App Store listing says Blink supports Secure Enclave keys and certificates, port forwarding, SOCKS5 proxy, and agent forwarding. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
SSH features
The SSH feature set includes tunnels, proxycommand, and ssh-agent. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
SSH keys
Blink supports Ed25519, ECDSA, and RSA keys. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users to its documentation and community channels, including GitHub and Discord. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Who it serves
Blink describes its target as developers who want a terminal and coding workflow on iOS and iPadOS. · blink.sh, 11 Oct 2026

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