# GitDrive - Git client & server — Git-enabled mobile hard drive

> Mobile Git client and server with iCloud sync and repository management. (iPhone/iPad app by 磊 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitdrive-git-client-and-server/id1215974700 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [磊 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215974699)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2017-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitdrive-git-client-and-server/id1215974700/reviews.md

## What is GitDrive?

The repository pushed from your PC to GitDrive will be automatically synced to iCloud. As a result, it turns the iOS device already in the palm of your hand into a Git-enabled mobile hard drive!

GitDrive also has powerful Git client functionality; whether you need to trace file versions, view branches and tags, or apply syntax coloring to source code; from viewing Markdown files, to checking PDF, Word, or the various types of image and audio-video files; it can get the job done! 

Main Features:
- Powerful Git Server supports Git Smart transfer protocol; supports access by 5-10 users concurrently (using iPad will increase concurrent user accessibility).
- Support for repository-based user authorization control.
- Shallow updates and cloning operations for the repository.
- Repository management; every repository update operation will be controlled by transaction; if the operation is interrupted, all data will be immediately rolled back, or automatically rolled back when App is re-started, reliable and dependable!
- iCloud repository syncing; no need to worry about data loss, because all repositories are backed up on the cloud!
- Graphical commit record; all branches are available at a glance.
- High-speed syntax coloring engine; supports syntax coloring for over 100 programming languages; will be updated periodically.
- GitHub integration; simple to search and clone GitHub repositories.

If you want to access server by domain, but don't want to manually modify the hosts file each time, then GitDrive Finder can help! Finder will search the app in LAN and automatically add the IP address and domain mapping to the hosts file. Anytime you switch between LAN connections and run the Finder, the IP address and domain mapping will be updated. 

Finder is located in the ‘finder’ directory, part of the Tutorial that is included with the App.

## Key features

- Git server with concurrent user support
- Repository-based user authorization
- Shallow updates and cloning
- Transaction-controlled repository management
- iCloud repository syncing
- Graphical commit records
- Syntax coloring for 100+ languages
- GitHub integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Version | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitdrive-git-client-and-server/id1215974700/reviews.md

### 5/5 — @SeanHenry007

*2026-02-11*

@CyberFraudBountyHunters

### 5/5 — I just got off work

*2023-06-25*

The first time

### 3/5 — Good but still have a question

*2022-11-30*

This is a nice application but I would like to know if the repos are encrypted when pushed to iCloud? If yes, the five stars are for you…

**Developer response:** Thanks for your comments, GitDrive didn't encrypt the file when uploading it to iCould, because iCould can ensure the tranportation security.

### 4/5 — GitHub repo download did not work

*2022-09-26*

I tried to download a repo I searched for. That did not work.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your comments, this issue should be fixed in the latest version 1.0.12, please have a try.

### 1/5 — 没法用了

*2022-09-02*

很久不更新了，现在无法从github下载也没法从电脑上传，基本上废了

**Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈，您反馈的问题已经在最新版本里修复了，Git Drive会一直保持更新下去。

### 5/5 — Cloud storage

*2022-04-22*

This app is good. But I think if we could change the storage to our google drive or something like that would be great!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your suggestion, will consider that in the further version.

### 1/5 — 基本的文件传输都保证不了  买了正版也一样 慎买

*2022-02-22*

基本无法使用即使买了正版 希望能修复

**Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈，这类问题可能会由于多种因素造成，比如网络问题，或者Git客户端或者服务器端兼容问题，您可以将问题的详细信息反馈到 support@gitdrive.com，帮您具体分析一下。

### 1/5 — App is unusable on iPhones with a notch

*2021-11-09*

The UI is horribly unoptimized making the app unusable on iPhones that have a notch (iPhone X and up).

**Developer response:** Thanks for your comments, this issue should be fixed in the latest version, please have a try.

### 3/5 — Iphone上会被刘海遮挡顶部菜单

*2021-03-23*

Iphone上会被刘海遮挡顶部菜单

**Developer response:** 感谢您的问题反馈，这个问题应该已经在最新的版本里修复了。

### 5/5 — Great git server

*2021-01-21*

Great little app to sync git. I did have one feature request though, would it be possible to allow binary files to open into another app.
For example, I use this to sync KeePass to keep an extra copy, would be great to be able to import straight into my KeePass manager.

EDIT: Thank you for adding the feature. 
Would it be possible for a dark mode? 

Happy to pay, by in app purchases, to support the development.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your comments, will consider the dark mode in further release.

## Frequently asked questions about GitDrive

### What is GitDrive used for?

GitDrive turns your iOS device into a Git-enabled mobile hard drive. It allows you to manage Git repositories, sync them with iCloud, and access them on the go. It also functions as a powerful Git client with features like version tracing and syntax coloring.

### How many users can access the GitDrive server concurrently?

The GitDrive server supports access by 5-10 users concurrently. Using an iPad may increase this concurrent user accessibility.

### Is GitDrive free to use?

Yes, GitDrive is available for free. It is a free application with no upfront cost for users.

### Does GitDrive have ads?

No, GitDrive does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How does GitDrive ensure data reliability?

GitDrive ensures data reliability through transaction-controlled repository management. If an operation is interrupted, all data will be rolled back immediately or automatically upon app restart.

### What programming languages does the syntax coloring engine support?

GitDrive's high-speed syntax coloring engine supports over 100 programming languages. This feature is periodically updated to include more languages.

### Can GitDrive be used to clone repositories from GitHub?

Yes, GitDrive offers GitHub integration, allowing you to easily search and clone repositories directly from GitHub.

### What devices is GitDrive compatible with?

GitDrive is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 1.1.0 — 2023-08-01

GitDrive is more secure now! You can push the content to your repository via https, which is implemented by a self-signed X509 certificate that will be generated during first lanuch, this means each device will have its own X509 certificate. You can also export the X509 certificate from GitDrive and trust it in the system where the git client is installed.

### 1.0.13 — 2023-05-05

Bug fixes and user experience improvements

### 1.0.12 — 2022-11-15

Optimzed user experience for iOS 16
All the screens support landscape model now
Bug fixes and improvments

### 1.0.11 — 2020-10-01

Now GitDrive can support an iPad version.
The files in repository can be shared to other apps.
Fix bugs.

### 1.0.10 — 2019-02-11

Adding support for Japanese version.
Bug fixes.

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