iTerm2 Companion Plugin vs iTerm2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
iTerm2 Companion Plugin
6.0Pairs iTerm2 with the iTerm2 Companion iPhone app
iTerm2
8.5Terminal emulator as alternative to Apple's Terminal app
| Metric | iTerm2 Companion Plugin | iTerm2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 18 | 21.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 69 | 72.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 69 | 327.8K |
| Version | 1.0 | 3.6.11 |
| Auto-updates | No | 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 | — | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 8, 2026 | Mar 10, 2012 |
Reviews
iTerm2 Companion Plugin
The iTerm2 Companion Plugin seamlessly integrates iTerm2 with an iPhone app, allowing users to control and monitor their terminal sessions on the go. It's ideal for developers and power users who need terminal access across devices.
Enables communication between iTerm2 and an iPhone app for terminal session control and monitoring.
Pros
- + Integration with popular iTerm2 tool.
- + Enhances productivity for remote work.
- + Seamless mobile terminal access.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Early stage may have bugs.
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