Comparison

Marthina 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

Marthina

Features
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---------------------------------------- This assistant provides general informational and wellness support only. It does not provide medical, psychological, nutritional, or veterinary diagnoses or treatments, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. If you have health concerns, questions about medications, nutrition plans, or if your pet shows signs of illness, consult a qualified healthcare, nutrition, or veterinary professional. For emergencies, contact local emergency services immediately. Sources and references used for wellness recommendations are available in the app’s “Sources” panel. ---------------------------------------- Marthina — Your Second Digital Brain. Why hire one specialist when you can have a team of 50? Marthina isn't just one AI. It's an entire App Store of specialized AI assistants — your personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Sales Coach, and more — all working together as a single, unified team that shares one perfect memory of YOU. This is Context-First Architecture. A new generation of AI where all your specialists share one infinite, persistent context about YOU. Important: This app requires an active subscription to use the app’s core functionality. A 14-day free trial is included with the subscription — after the trial ends, an active subscription is required to continue using the app. In-app purchases available: Monthly and Annual subscriptions. You can cancel the free trial or subscription anytime in your Apple ID subscription settings. KEY FEATURES: ► THE AI APP STORE: Access a full suite of 50+ specialists for one subscription. From a personal Chef to a Tech Lead, a Relationship Counselor to a Financial Analyst — the ultimate personal team. ► PERFECT RECALL: Record, index, and recall every conversation, meeting, or idea with absolute precision. Forget taking notes. Just ask: “What did Maria say about the budget last Tuesday?” and get an instant, accurate answer. ► DEEP INTEGRATION: Connects seamlessly with iOS: your calendar, health data (with permission), and more — so Marthina can give hyper-personalized support. ► PRIVACY-FIRST: Your data is yours. Each user operates in an isolated, encrypted environment. We build your second brain — we don’t spy on it. Start with a 14-day free trial. After the trial, an active subscription is required to use the app. Stop paying for single-task AI tools. Get the power of an entire team that knows you perfectly. Welcome to Marthina. Welcome to the future of personal intelligence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.marthina.ai/privacy

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

Marthina4 screens
iTerm2 Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTerm2 Buddy at none against Marthina's 1. Marthina's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Marthina sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. iTerm2 Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marthina ships an update every 4 days, iTerm2 Buddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Marthina versus iTerm2 Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarthinaiTerm2 Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENERATIONSTAR INC.GEORGE NACHMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Marthina

Subscriptions1
  • Founding Member7 Days trial$19.991 Month
None

iTerm2 Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marthina free?
Marthina is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTerm2 Buddy free?
iTerm2 Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marthina or iTerm2 Buddy have ads?
Neither Marthina nor iTerm2 Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marthina or iTerm2 Buddy?
Marthina ships an update every 4 days, and iTerm2 Buddy every 3 days. Most recently, Marthina was updated on October 3, 2026 and iTerm2 Buddy on October 16, 2026.

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