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Blink Shell
Newark, Delaware, United States
What it is
Blink Shell is a terminal for iOS and iPadOS with SSH, Mosh, and local UNIX tools. Mosh uses local echo to reduce perceived network lag and can keep connections intact while the device sleeps. SSH capabilities include tunnels, proxycommand, ssh-agent, and Ed25519, ECDSA, and RSA keys. Built-in tools include vim, network utilities, curl, scp, and sftp. SFTP integrates with Files.app and works with local and iCloud Blink Shell folders. Blink Code connects to VS Code for web, GitHub Codespaces, GitPod, or a user's own VS Code server. The Blink+ plan is $19.99/year and includes the terminal, SSH/Mosh, and Blink Code; a 14-day trial is listed. Blink Build provides remote runtimes accessible on a user's devices and requires a separate subscription at $7.99/month. Users can install their own themes and fonts, and Pragmata Pro is included by default. Blink describes itself as open source and points users to documentation and community channels such as GitHub and Discord.
For and against
For
- Supports SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and SCP.
- Mosh can preserve connections during device sleep.
- Includes local UNIX tools.
- SFTP works with Files.app.
- Open source, with GitHub collaboration invited.
Against
- Available for iOS and iPadOS only.
- Blink Build requires a separate subscription.
- Blink Build costs $7.99/month.
The verdict
Blink Shell brings remote terminal connections, file access, and coding integrations to iOS and iPadOS. The main plan costs $19.99/year, while remote runtimes require a separate Blink Build subscription.
Who it suits
Blink Shell suits developers who want terminal and coding workflows on iOS or iPadOS. It may also fit users who need SSH, Mosh, SFTP, or local UNIX tools on those devices.
Plans and prices
Blink Build
Remote runtimes; separate subscription required
Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Blink+
iOS and iPadOS terminal, SSH/Mosh, Blink Code
Read 11 Oct 2026 · blink.sh
On the record
- Code integrations
- Blink Code connects to VS Code for web, GitHub Codespaces, GitPod, or a user's own VS Code server.blink.sh · read 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can install their own themes and fonts, and Pragmata Pro is included by default.blink.sh · read 11 Oct 2026
- Device sync
- Host sync over iCloud is listed as a Blink feature.apps.apple.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- File access
- Blink integrates SFTP with Files.app and supports local and iCloud Blink Shell folders.apps.apple.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Local tools
- Built-in UNIX tools include vim, network utilities, curl, scp, and sftp.blink.sh · read 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 · read 11 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Blink describes itself as open source and invites users to collaborate on its development through GitHub.blink.sh · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 11 Oct 2026
- SSH features
- The SSH feature set includes tunnels, proxycommand, and ssh-agent.blink.sh · read 11 Oct 2026
- SSH keys
- Blink supports Ed25519, ECDSA, and RSA keys.blink.sh · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to its documentation and community channels, including GitHub and Discord.blink.sh · read 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 · read 11 Oct 2026
