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Astropad Studio vs iTerm2

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Astropad Studio

8.0
Media & Design

Turn your iPad into a professional drawing tablet

iTerm2

8.5
Developer Tools

Terminal emulator as alternative to Apple's Terminal app

Metric Astropad Studio iTerm2
Category Media & Design Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.5
30-day Installs 7 32.6K
90-day Installs 19 100.9K
365-day Installs 55 320.4K
Version 5.5.2,4987 3.6.10
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 17.1K
GitHub Forks 1.3K
Open Issues 54
License GPL-2.0
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Mar 10, 2012

Reviews

Astropad Studio

Astropad Studio transforms your iPad into a professional drawing tablet, offering compatibility with apps like Procreate and Photoshop. Its key features include low latency and the ability to use the iPad as a second screen, benefiting artists and designers seeking enhanced creativity.

Transforms your iPad into a professional drawing tablet for use with Mac.

Pros

  • + Compatibility with popular apps like Procreate and Photoshop
  • + Low latency for smooth drawing experience
  • + Use as a second screen for enhanced productivity

Cons

  • - Requires a wired connection for use
  • - Limited community support and discussion

iTerm2

iTerm2 is a highly customizable and powerful terminal emulator for macOS, offering features like split panes, hotkeys, and integration with macOS utilities. It's favored by developers and power users for its advanced customization options and performance.

iTerm2 provides a terminal emulation environment with enhanced features compared to Apple's built-in Terminal app.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable interface
  • + Advanced features including split panes and hotkeys
  • + Regular updates and active development

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - Occasional security vulnerabilities, though promptly addressed