Comparison

FlareDNS 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

FlareDNS

This app provides comprehensive management for Cloudflare domains and DNS records, allowing users to edit records, configure tunnels, and monitor analytics. It offers secure credential storage and supports multiple accounts for efficient administration on the go.

Highlights
  • Manage zones and DNS records
  • Flexible DNS editing
  • Tunnel management
  • Analytics monitoring
  • Account management
  • Secure credential storage
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FlareDNS is a powerful Cloudflare management app built for professionals who need fast, secure control over domains and DNS from anywhere. • Manage zones and DNS records — list domains, view nameservers, and edit records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV, CAA, PTR, SPF, HTTPS/SVCB, URI, NAPTR). • Flexible DNS editing — create, update, and delete records with validation, TTL handling, and proxy toggle support. • Tunnel management — configure and inspect tunnels and routes with ease. • Analytics at a glance — view traffic charts and time-range filters to monitor performance. • Account management — secure in device credential storage and support for multiple accounts. • Security-first design — encrypted local storage for credentials and optional analytics/error reporting. FlareDNS streamlines Cloudflare administration for power users, offering a focused, efficient workflow for DNS and zone management on the go.

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

FlareDNS4 screens
iTerm2 Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlareDNS at 50% against iTerm2 Buddy's 0%. FlareDNS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). iTerm2 Buddy's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

iTerm2 Buddy is free to download; FlareDNS costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlareDNS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerm2 Buddy has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FlareDNS's written reviews are positive against 0% of iTerm2 Buddy's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FlareDNS versus iTerm2 Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlareDNSiTerm2 Buddy
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperReena SinghGEORGE NACHMAN

Customer experience

FlareDNS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

iTerm2 Buddy

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

In-app purchases

None

FlareDNS

No in-app purchases

None

iTerm2 Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlareDNS free?
FlareDNS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTerm2 Buddy free?
iTerm2 Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlareDNS or iTerm2 Buddy?
FlareDNS is rated higher. FlareDNS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iTerm2 Buddy averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do FlareDNS or iTerm2 Buddy have ads?
Neither FlareDNS nor iTerm2 Buddy shows ads.

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