iTerm2 Buddy vs Mustaghfir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Mustaghfir
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Mustaghfir is a peaceful Islamic companion designed to help you build a consistent daily habit of Istighfar, seeking Allah’s forgiveness through remembrance, reflection, and community encouragement. Whether you prefer speaking or tapping, Mustaghfir makes it simple to track your daily progress and work toward a goal of 100 Istighfars each day. Key Features: - On-Device Voice Counter Recite Istighfar naturally while Mustaghfir recognizes and counts supported phrases on your device. Voice counting is designed to continue listening until you choose to pause. - Manual Counter Use the responsive tap counter whenever you prefer silent or manual Dhikr. Manual counts remain separate from community rankings. - Daily, Monthly, and All-Time Progress Review your voice and manual activity across daily, monthly, and all-time periods. Your daily journey resets each day, encouraging a fresh goal of 100 Istighfars. - Community Leaderboard Participate in daily, monthly, and all-time community rankings based on eligible on-device voice counts. The app clearly distinguishes community counts from independently verified speech. - Istighfar Halaqahs Create or join a private Istighfar group with friends and family. Each Halaqah has a daily goal of 100 voice-counted Istighfars per member. See who has completed the goal and send gentle reminders to encourage one another. - Home and Daily Journey Read Sayyid al-Istighfar, explore different forms of Istighfar, and follow your progress through a simple daily journey. - Qur’anic Verses and Hadith Reflect on carefully presented Qur’anic verses and authentic Prophetic teachings related to repentance, forgiveness, hope, and remembrance. - Daily Reminders Schedule private local notifications to help maintain your Istighfar habit. Reminder settings can be changed or disabled at any time. - Invitations and Community Impact Invite others to Mustaghfir and view how your invitation may continue through the people they invite, illustrating the positive reach of encouraging beneficial remembrance. - Arabic and English Use Mustaghfir in Arabic or English, with right-to-left and left-to-right interfaces designed for each language. - Light and Dark Appearance Choose a calm light theme or an AMOLED-friendly dark theme. Privacy and Control Mustaghfir is designed with privacy in mind: Voice recognition is performed on the device. Raw voice recordings are not uploaded for community ranking. Manual counts and reminder settings remain on your device. Sign-in is optional for personal features. Apple or Google sign-in is available for community features, Halaqahs, referrals, and cross-device participation. You can review privacy information and account controls from the Profile section. Mustaghfir is a habit-building and remembrance companion. It does not guarantee religious merit, forgiveness, wealth, health, or any particular worldly outcome. Build a gentle daily habit, remember Allah consistently, and encourage others toward beneficial remembrance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iTerm2 Buddy at every 3 days against Mustaghfir's every 3 weeks. Mustaghfir's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iTerm2 Buddy ships an update every 3 days, Mustaghfir every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | iTerm2 Buddy | Mustaghfir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GEORGE NACHMAN | Nawaf Abuaisha |
In-app purchases
iTerm2 Buddy
No in-app purchases
Mustaghfir
No in-app purchases









