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a-Shell vs Blink Shell: catalog facts
a-Shell	Blink Shell
Free Free and open source.	Paid Two-week free trial, then $19.99 per year.
iOS	iOS
Runs commands locally without a remote server Multiple terminal windows	Mosh support keeps sessions alive across networks and sleep SSH keys, agent and SFTP with Files app integration
iOS restrictions limit which programs can run Only for iPhone and iPad	iOS and iPadOS only Annual subscription after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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