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Blink Shell review

#25 of 33 in SSH Clients

A capable iOS SSH client for developers who need Mosh, SFTP, and forwarding.

6.7/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Blink Shell is a terminal and SSH client for iPhone and iPad, aimed at developers and technical users who need remote connectivity from iOS and iPadOS. It supports SSH and Mosh sessions, SFTP transfers, local Unix command-line tools, SSH keys, port forwarding, agent forwarding, multiple windows and tabs, and Files.app integration. Its protocol coverage includes SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and SCP, with PKI support for DSA, RSA, ECDSA, and ED25519 keys.

The published pricing shows a freemium model with a two-week free trial, followed by Blink+ at $19.99 per year, billed annually. Blink+ includes SSH and Mosh terminal features, SFTP and Files.app integration, and local Unix tools. The annual plan is straightforward for users who want the full mobile terminal feature set, while the trial provides a way to evaluate the product before paying. App Store prices and availability may vary by region.

Blink Shell’s strongest fit is an iOS-centered developer workflow. It synchronizes hosts over iCloud and connects to VS Code for web, GitHub Codespaces, Gitpod, and self-hosted VS Code servers. Local, remote, and dynamic port forwarding, SSH agent forwarding, and SOCKS5 proxy support add useful options for more involved remote environments. Users who want Mosh, SFTP, and developer connectivity on an iPhone or iPad should consider Blink Shell. Those who need a client beyond Apple platforms should choose an alternative with broader platform support.

Blink Shell pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Supports SSH, Mosh, SFTP, SCP, forwarding, and SOCKS5
    • Connects with VS Code, Codespaces, Gitpod, and iCloud
    • Includes local Unix tools and Files.app integration
  • Where it doesn't
    • Limited to iOS and iPadOS
    • Blink+ costs $19.99 per year after the trial
    • Distributed through the Apple App Store

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