TesterBuddy vs Perchoir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TesterBuddy
Connects iOS developers with beta testers for real-time feedback and QA. Developers can manage builds and send surveys, while testers gain exclusive access and earn recognition for their contributions.
- Real-time developer-tester chat
- Broadcast surveys to testers
- TestFlight build management
- Exclusive beta app access for testers
- Direct feedback channel to developers
- Karma point system for testers
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TesterBuddy is the ultimate community where iOS developers and beta testers collaborate in real-time. Stop guessing and start communicating. Whether you're an indie developer looking for quality feedback or a tester passionate about shaping the next big app, TesterBuddy bridges the gap. Key Features for Developers: • Real-time Feedback: Chat directly with your testers and fix bugs instantly. • Broadcast Surveys: Send polls to your entire testing team for quick data-driven decisions. • TestFlight Ready: Manage your testers and builds in one central hub. Key Features for Testers: • Exclusive Access: Be the first to test innovative iOS apps via TestFlight. • Direct Impact: Your feedback goes straight to the developer. • Earn Karma: Get recognized for your contributions with our unique point system. Join the TesterBuddy community today and help build better apps together! Privacy: https://testerbuddy.app/privacy Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Perchoir
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Perchoir reconnects your iPhone to the agent sessions (Claude Code, Codex and others) that Fauconnier opened on your computer. Nothing runs on the phone: your agents stay on the computer, in tmux sessions that survive closing the app. • Reattach to a session in one gesture and find the buffer exactly as you left it. • Follow several agents at once — Canvas mode on iPad and large screens. • Dictate your instructions by voice, holding the orb. • Send a screenshot or a file to an agent. • Get a notification when an agent needs you. Direct SSH connection to your computer, on your own network. Private keys stay in the device keychain, never backed up to iCloud. Requires Fauconnier and Remote Login enabled on the host computer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Perchoir at none against TesterBuddy's 3. Perchoir also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. TesterBuddy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Perchoir asks for nothing beyond the download.
TesterBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Perchoir every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TesterBuddy | Perchoir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Tereba | Gabriel Turpin |
In-app purchases
TesterBuddy
- Caffeine Hotfix$0.99
- Liquid Debugger$1.99
- Full-Stack Menu$4.99
Perchoir
No in-app purchases









