Comparison

Tunna vs iTerm2 Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tunna

This powerful proxy client for iOS offers granular control over network traffic, supporting multiple protocols. It features intelligent on-demand connections, real-time node health monitoring, and zero-downtime configuration updates. Optimized for battery efficiency, it allows advanced split tunneling across multiple nodes.

Highlights
  • Granular traffic routing by domain, IP, or port
  • Layer 7 and Layer 4 protocol-based rules
  • iOS On-Demand for automatic connection activation
  • Live node health and RTT checker
  • Zero-downtime configuration updates
  • Multi-node support for advanced split tunneling
  • Battery-efficient design
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Tunna - The Proxy Powerhouse for iOS Tunna isn't your average proxy app. It's a meticulously crafted tool for iOS, built on the rock-solid Xray Core and fully V2Ray compatible. If you're looking for deep control over your network traffic and demand performance, you're in the right place. Tunna speaks your language, supporting VLess, VMess, Trojan, and Shadowsocks out of the box. Heads up: Tunna is a client. You'll need your own proxy servers to get going. ⌘ Granular Traffic Control, Your Way. This is where Tunna shines. Forget basic on/off proxying. We're talking surgical precision: • Route by domain names, IPs (CIDR-aware), or specific ports. • Dive deeper with Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) and Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) protocol-based rules. • Set up intricate routing scenarios that just work. ⌘ iOS On-Demand: Smart & Seamless. Tunna plays nice with iOS. Its On-Demand feature means you set your target domains, and Tunna fires up the right connection automatically when you hit them. No manual switching, just intelligent, background connectivity. ⌘ Live Node Health: No More Guesswork. Wondering about node performance? Tunna's integrated RTT checker is always on, giving you a real-time pulse on latency and health across your configured nodes. You see what's fast, what's not, instantly. ⌘ Zero-Downtime Config: Uninterrupted Flow. Tired of tunnel restarts every time you tweak a setting? Tunna lets you change nodes, update rules, and modify configurations on the fly. Your connection stays live. Your workflow stays smooth. ⌘ Multi-Node Muscle: Beyond Basic Split Tunneling. This is where things get interesting. Tunna allows you to bind different rules to different nodes, simultaneously. • Implement advanced split tunneling with ease. • Go further and split traffic across multiple nodes based on your rules. Stream through one, browse through another – all at the same time. It’s about giving you the power to route traffic exactly how you envision. ⌘ Battery-Friendly by Design. A powerful proxy shouldn't kill your battery. Tunna is optimized for efficiency, especially during device sleep. It respects system states, so you get the power without the drain. ⌘ Management, Simplified. Juggling multiple proxy managed lists? Tunna provides a clean interface to manage and switch between them effortlessly. Tunna is for those who need more than just a toggle switch. It’s for users who want to command their connection, optimize their routes, and demand a stable, flexible, and efficient proxy experience on iOS. If that sounds like you, give Tunna a spin.

About

iTerm2 Buddy

This app allows you to remotely monitor and interact with your iTerm2 terminal sessions on macOS from your iPhone or iPad. It offers live terminal viewing, input control, and AI assistance for executing commands and managing your sessions securely.

Highlights
  • Live terminal session viewing
  • Remote command input and control
  • AI agent for session management
  • Push notifications for agent replies
  • Voice input with on-device transcription
  • End-to-end encrypted communication
Features
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iTerm2 Buddy connects your iPhone or iPad to iTerm2, the popular terminal for macOS. Once paired with your Mac, it lets you keep an eye on your terminal and act on it from the couch or on the go. REQUIRES A MAC iTerm2 Buddy is a companion app. It works only after pairing with iTerm2 and the free companion plugin on your Mac. Pairing takes a few seconds: your Mac shows a QR code, you scan it, and confirm a short code on both devices. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Live terminal: watch a session update in real time, exactly as it looks on your Mac, including colors, inline images, and full-screen apps like vim, htop, and less. - Type and control: bring up a keyboard with the terminal keys you need (Esc, Control-C, Tab, arrows, function keys) and send input to a session. A composer lets you write longer commands and send them all at once. - Chat with an AI agent: message an assistant that runs on your Mac and can act on your sessions, open windows, run commands, review changes, and report back. Approve sensitive actions right from your phone. - Notifications: get a push when the agent replies or needs your approval, so you can step away and return when it matters. - Voice input: dictate messages with on-device transcription. Your audio never leaves your phone. PRIVACY AND SECURITY Terminal content shared between your Mac and your phone is end-to-end encrypted with the Noise protocol, so only your own devices can read it. There is no account and no advertising, and the app includes no third-party tracking. FREE iTerm2 and iTerm2 Buddy are free.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tunna at 91% against iTerm2 Buddy's 0%. Tunna also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). iTerm2 Buddy's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tunna holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Tunna's written reviews are positive against 0% of iTerm2 Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tunna ships an update every 2 weeks, iTerm2 Buddy every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tunna versus iTerm2 Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTunnaiTerm2 Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOne-Two Development, LLCGEORGE NACHMAN

Customer experience

Tunna

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

iTerm2 Buddy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tunna

No in-app purchases

None

iTerm2 Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tunna free?
Tunna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTerm2 Buddy free?
iTerm2 Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tunna or iTerm2 Buddy?
Tunna is rated higher. Tunna averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while iTerm2 Buddy averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Tunna or iTerm2 Buddy have ads?
Neither Tunna nor iTerm2 Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tunna or iTerm2 Buddy?
Tunna ships an update every 2 weeks, and iTerm2 Buddy every 3 days. Most recently, Tunna was updated on October 16, 2026 and iTerm2 Buddy on October 16, 2026.

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