# NapCat -Offline GitHub Client — Save Code to Read Later

> Offline GitHub client for reading and editing code on the go. (iPhone/iPad app by Shotdoor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napcat-offline-github-client/id606238223 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shotdoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/530049796)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 156 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napcat-offline-github-client/id606238223/reviews.md

## What is NapCat?

Reading and exploring source code should be enjoyable and not limited to your desktop. NapCat is a GitHub client that lets you download your most-used or favorite projects for offline reading and coding on the go.

Features:
• Universal: one app for all your devices
• Fully offline Git client
• Powerful code editor
• Private Coding Agent Built-In (*)
• Comfortable offline reading with beautiful syntax highlighting
• Quick access to starred repositories
• Support for 90+ languages and 30 themes, so you can read comfortably in bright sunlight or late at night (**)

What users say:

"Oh @napcatapp, you're the best discovery I've made all month." -- @davidlesches
"The best code reader ever for iOS: NapCat - A GitHub Client" -- @elia
"If you're in the market for a free iPhone github code reader, I totally recommend NapCat" — @drewbiewubie
"NapCat on iPad is great when you want to offline study something cool on github" — @siuying

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• Full version: access to all themes
• Full version: unlimited offline code storage
• Full version: access to private repositories

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* Agent run locally, only context is sent to LLM
** Access to all themes is available with the Full Version upgrade

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Offline Git client
- Code editor
- Syntax highlighting
- Starred repository access
- Supports 90+ languages
- Customizable themes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Pro | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NapCat Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napcat-offline-github-client/id606238223/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Almost nice app

*2017-12-01*

Thanks for the app. Could you please add Swift language :)

### 5/5 — please upgrade the app to remember the selected format

*2017-04-28*

It is a good app but when opening a file that not correctly recognized , I have to manually choose the format. That is fine, but I want to let the app remember the option I selected and plz implement this function!

### 4/5 — It's Good :)

*2017-04-02, version 1.4.2*

It's Good enough and thanks now I know how to be a better hacker! :D

### 1/5 — Crash app

*2017-01-31*

After I click download, try to open it, it crashed. 
Second, I hope I could zoom in out the code, or change code font

### 4/5 — Perfect for mobile code reading.

*2016-12-31*

Best in biz for code reading, available as in app purchase. Supports native syntax highlighting for multiple languages (add Elixir pls?), unlike the other five clients I tried, which just renders code in HTML. 

Also does not force full credentials if you are just using it for code browsing, unlike others. 

Currently the app might need a bit more love in fixing the broken trending view, improve the design (get rid of these strange none-flat elements)

### 1/5 — Unable to show pages

*2016-10-10*

For some reason the app navigation just breaks down and it can't show the content of normal project pages (that otherwise show fine on regular web browsers)

### 5/5 — Does exactly what it says with no complications

*2016-02-16*

It has syntax highlighting, UI make sense and was easy to use, doesn't crash.

### 1/5 — Full version doesn't work

*2016-02-05*

You can browse github with chrome, this app barely functions, and does not do what it says.
I am unable to view any private repositories and since this is the Crapple store I can't get an automatic refund.
Don't purchase, code hub is much better if you want to download a repo, though still not what I need personally.

### 4/5 — great app, needs search

*2015-10-12*

This is the best app I found for github browsing.  Very elegant design and look.  Some reviewers mentioned the lack of editing. More urgently, a basic search that would allow the user to find variables etc. in large code bases or long files would be a plus.  Great work!

### 4/5 — Useful but could use improvements

*2015-08-04, version 1.4.1*

I mostly use this to read code during my commute and it has served me well. However, there are a couple of things that bother me. 1) switching between files means that I lose my spot - makes a quick reference to an imported module costly. 2) there's a white bar on the side of the screen that ruins the dark themes. 3) horizontal view does not increase the view width due to the non collapsing sidebar. 

Things that would be nice to have: an edit option with the ability to push changes. 

Overall I think this does a better job than most in allowing code to be easily read. Could be amazing with an edit and some git commands

## Frequently asked questions about NapCat

### What does NapCat do?

NapCat is an offline GitHub client that allows you to download and read your favorite or most-used GitHub repositories. It provides a code editor and comfortable reading experience with syntax highlighting, enabling you to work with code on the go without an internet connection.

### What are the key features of NapCat?

Key features include a fully offline Git client, a powerful code editor, comfortable offline reading with syntax highlighting for over 90 languages, and quick access to starred repositories. The app is also universal, working across all your devices.

### Is NapCat free to use?

The app offers a free version with basic functionality. However, a 'Full Version' upgrade is available as an in-app purchase, which unlocks access to all themes, unlimited offline code storage, and access to private repositories.

### What devices is NapCat compatible with?

The app is described as 'Universal,' meaning it is designed to work on all your devices. This implies compatibility with various platforms and screen sizes, including iOS devices like iPhones and iPads.

### Who would benefit from using NapCat?

NapCat is ideal for developers, programmers, and students who frequently use GitHub and need to access or study code offline. It's particularly useful for reading code on the go, during commutes, or when internet access is limited.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2026-08-11

- fix clone issues
- add "Ask" tab for quick ask & edit your code

We are still working hard fixing cloning for certain large repos, if you encounter any error, please reach out to us

### 1.8.0 — 2026-01-30

- now we support Git operations, clone, write code and commit on the go
- we also support multiple syntax highlight options

### 1.7.1 — 2026-01-13

- now we support Git operations, clone, write code and commit on the go
- we also support multiple syntax highlight options

### 1.5.3 — 2024-05-27

- fix "Code" tab crash

### 1.5.2 — 2024-04-19

- fix critical crash

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