# GitBoba — A Gitea Client

> Native iOS client for Gitea self-hosted Git service. (iPhone/iPad app by Miguel Perez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitboba/id6767851416 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Miguel Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374068344)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitboba/id6767851416/reviews.md

## What is GitBoba?

GitBoba is a fast, native iOS and iPadOS client for Gitea. 
Connect to your own self-hosted instance and get a full git workflow, no browser required.

• Repos - Browse code, branches, and commits
• Pull Requests - Full diffs, reviews, merges
• Issues - See what's open across every repo.
• Actions -  Trigger a workflow, watch it run, check on your runners.
• Releases & Packages - Cut and publish a package
• Dashboard & Notifications: Everything that needs you in one place
• And much more!

Self-hosted software shouldn't come with a locked-down client. GitBoba won’t lock open-source behind a paywall. We strive to bring new functionality and provide feature parody with existing backend.

## Key features

- Native iOS and iPadOS client
- Connects to Gitea servers
- Personal access token authentication
- Manage day-to-day work
- Mobile Git management


## Frequently asked questions about GitBoba

### What is GitBoba?

GitBoba is a native iOS and iPadOS application designed to connect with and manage your Gitea self-hosted Git service. It allows you to perform essential Git management tasks directly from your mobile device.

### Is GitBoba free to use?

Yes, GitBoba is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this application.

### What devices does GitBoba support?

GitBoba is available for iPhone and iPad devices running iOS. It is optimized for both platforms to provide a seamless user experience.

### How does GitBoba connect to my Gitea server?

You can connect GitBoba to your Gitea server using a personal access token. This token grants the app the necessary permissions to interact with your repositories.

### How often is GitBoba updated?

The latest version of GitBoba, 1.7.0, was released on June 18, 2026. The app is actively maintained, with updates typically released to improve functionality and address any issues.

### What is the age rating for GitBoba?

GitBoba has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Does GitBoba have ads?

No, GitBoba does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy a clean and uninterrupted experience while managing their Git repositories.

### What are the benefits of using GitBoba over a web browser?

GitBoba offers a native, streamlined experience for managing your Gitea server directly from your iPhone or iPad. This can be faster and more convenient for day-to-day tasks compared to using a web browser on a mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16.1 — 2026-08-24

What's new?
• Repositories: transfer ownership, and create a repo from a template
• Repositories: tag protections
• Repositories: languages, licenses, stargazers, and watchers on repo detail
• Activity: feeds for repos, orgs, users, and teams
• Files: rename files and folders, and delete folders
• Pull requests: reply to review comments, and real reviewer suggestions
• Actions: enable and disable workflows, delete runs, and per-job feeds
• Languages: French and Simplified Chinese

Fixes
• Actions & Issues: say why Cancel Run and Transfer Issue aren't available instead of failing silently

### 1.15.0 — 2026-08-12

Whats new?
• Issues: issue dependencies, blocked-by and blocks on issues 
• Account: SSH keys, GPG keys, and email addresses
• Packages: package detail, versions, files, and repo linking 
• Comments: attach files to a comment
• Notifications: unread badges and per-repo notification lists
• Repositories: apply the visibility and sort pills

Fixes
• Repositories: keep filters and create actions reachable while searching
• Pickers: give the assignee picker's search
• Search: move issue, PR, and org-team searches server-side

### 1.14.0 — 2026-08-04

Whats new?
• Time-tracking: stopwatches and logged time on issues
• Repos: wiki pages and revisions
• Orgs: organization and team browsing
• Actions: optimized fetch and load on scroll

Fixes
• Actions: Retry missing on the some screens 
• Localization: Missing Spanish translations   
• Settings: show app version in Settings

### 1.13.0 — 2026-07-30

Whats new?
• User Accounts: user profiles, follow graph, and people search
• Actions: manage secrets and variables across repo, org, and user scope
• Repos: markdown preview, formatting tools, and in-repo link navigation 

Fixes
• Repos: keep landscape and immersive reading across in-repo link taps
• Repos: Full screen mode toggle on right side

### 1.12.1 — 2026-07-27

Whats new?
• Repository - Branch management; create, import, rename, reset, delete
• Repository - Surface visibility + sort filters on list
• Releases - Asset upload, rename, delete + authenticated download
• Actions - Rerun failed jobs and individual jobs

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*
