Comparison

Screen tester 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

Screen tester

Features
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Screen Tester is the ultimate local diagnostic utility designed to help you verify the health and functionality of your device's display. Whether you are buying a used phone, checking your device after a drop, or suspecting a display fault, Screen Tester provides the necessary tools to inspect your screen thoroughly and easily. Key Features: Pixel Color Test Identify dead, stuck, or faded pixels effortlessly. The app cycles through pure, high-contrast primary colors (Red, Green, Blue, White, and Yellow) at maximum screen brightness. This allows you to spot any pixel irregularities, LCD bleeding, or OLED burn-in with complete visual clarity. Simply tap the screen to switch between test colors. Touch Digitizer Grid Test Ensure that every part of your touch screen is responsive. The Grid Test overlays a matrix on your screen. By swiping and dragging your finger across the display to fill the grid, you can quickly identify dead zones or ghost touch issues where the digitizer may be failing. Why use Screen Tester? Buying Pre-owned Devices: Quickly launch the app to ensure the screen of the secondhand phone you are buying is in perfect working condition. Post-Repair Verification: Check if your newly replaced screen is fully functional and free of dead pixels or unresponsive touch areas. Routine Device Health Checks: Keep an eye on your display's quality over time. Privacy First Screen Tester is built with your privacy in mind. It is a 100% local diagnostic tool. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, usage statistics, or diagnostic results. The app works entirely offline, ensuring that your data remains securely on your device. Download Screen Tester today and ensure your display is flawless.

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

Screen tester3 screens
iTerm2 Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iTerm2 Buddy at Free against Screen tester's $0.99. Screen tester's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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; Screen tester costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen tester versus iTerm2 Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen testeriTerm2 Buddy
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—2.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunus GunduzGEORGE NACHMAN

In-app purchases

None

Screen tester

No in-app purchases

None

iTerm2 Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen tester free?
Screen tester costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTerm2 Buddy free?
iTerm2 Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen tester or iTerm2 Buddy have ads?
Neither Screen tester nor iTerm2 Buddy shows ads.

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