Q2 Edge Chat vs Shinobi Term
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Q2 Edge Chat
This application allows users to run and train language models directly on their device. All conversations and data are kept private and stored locally, ensuring enhanced security and control.
- Run language models locally
- Train language models on-device
- Keep chats and data private
- On-device data storage
- Enhanced security and control
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Q2 Edge Chat runs and trains language models locally, keeping chats and data on-device.
Shinobi Term
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The shortest path from iPhone to Claude Code. Shinobi Term is a free, open-source SSH terminal client for iOS. Connect to your Mac's tmux session with one tap and start working with Claude Code — from anywhere. Why Shinobi Term? - One-tap tmux attach: See your active tmux sessions and connect instantly - Built for Claude Code: Designed for developers who run Claude Code in tmux - CJK-first: Japanese, Chinese, and Korean characters render correctly - SSH key auth: Generate Ed25519 keys on-device, private keys stay in Keychain - Extended keyboard: Ctrl, Alt, Esc, Tab, arrow keys - Scroll mode: Browse tmux output history with swipe gestures - Free & open source: No ads, no tracking, no account required Recommended Setup iPhone + Tailscale + Shinobi Term → Mac's tmux → Claude Code Install Tailscale on both your Mac and iPhone for seamless SSH access from anywhere. Create a tmux session, start Claude Code, and attach from your iPhone with one tap. Privacy All credentials are stored in iOS Keychain. No data is sent to our servers. No analytics or tracking. Source code: https://github.com/ie3jp/shinobi-term
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Q2 Edge Chat at none against Shinobi Term's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Shinobi Term sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Q2 Edge Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Q2 Edge Chat | Shinobi Term |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Gathara | YOU TANAKA |
In-app purchases
Q2 Edge Chat
No in-app purchases
Shinobi Term
- Buy me a beer$4.99
