Comparison

Encode vs GitWise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Encode

Learn to code with interactive, bite-sized lessons designed for busy schedules. Master popular languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL through hands-on exercises and challenges. Ideal for beginners, this app makes coding accessible and fun, offering certificates upon completion.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized interactive lessons
  • Hands-on coding exercises
  • Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
  • Built-in code playground
  • Daily motivation streaks and hearts
  • Certificates of completion
Features
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Start coding today with short, interactive lessons! Learn Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (and more) at your own pace. Encode makes learning to code easy! Bite-Sized Learning: Fit coding into your busy life with effective lessons you can complete in just 15 minutes daily. Hands-On Coding: Write REAL code from lesson one! Our interactive quizzes, coding exercises, and challenges build practical, real-world skills. Master In-Demand Languages: Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, & SQL. Plus, explore mini-courses in R, Swift, Java, & the Command Line. Practice Anywhere: Our built-in playground for coding means no setup headaches. Experiment, test, and write code on the go. Learning Made Fun: Daily streaks and hearts keep you motivated. Coding feels like a game, not a chore! Perfect for Absolute Beginners: No coding experience needed! Encode guides you step-by-step, demystifying complex concepts. Build Real-World Skills: Prepare to build websites, automate tasks, analyze data, or launch your tech career. Earn Your Certificate: Showcase your new coding skills with a personalized certificate of completion. Join thousands learning to code with Encode. Visit https://upskew.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and https://upskew.com/tos for our Terms of Use. Illustrations by Ouch (https://icons8.com/ouch). Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@upskew.com.

About

GitWise

Master Git commands and concepts with flashcards and quizzes. This app offers a focused learning experience without distractions, ideal for interview preparation or skill reinforcement. Learn branching, merging, and rebasing efficiently.

Highlights
  • Git flashcards for core concepts
  • Quizzes to test knowledge
  • Focus on branching, merging, rebasing
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • No ads or filler content
Features
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GitWise is the straightforward way to sharpen your Git skills. Whether you're preparing for interviews or brushing up on the basics, this app keeps it simple: Flashcards to review core concepts Quizzes to test what you’ve learned Clean, distraction-free interface No ads. No filler. Just the essentials to help you understand branching, merging, rebasing, and more — faster. Perfect for beginners and seasoned devs alike.

Screenshots

Encode4 screens
GitWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GitWise at none against Encode's 2. GitWise also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Encode's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Encode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GitWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GitWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encode has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, GitWise every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Encode versus GitWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncodeGitWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUpskew Pty. Ltd.Megulo Abebe

Customer experience

Encode

All ratings6,375 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.4%

GitWise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Encode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect grammar/spelling in some lessons
  • Inability to input answers in certain lessons
  • Lesson content not always matching what's asked

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more coding languages like C++, C#, and Lua
  • Implement progress sync across devices
  • Provide more interactive coding exercises
  • Include audio/voice guidance for lessons

GitWise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Encode

Subscriptions2
  • Encode Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Encode Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
None

GitWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encode free?
Encode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GitWise free?
GitWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encode or GitWise?
GitWise is rated higher. Encode averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while GitWise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Encode or GitWise have ads?
Encode shows ads; GitWise does not.
Which is updated more often, Encode or GitWise?
Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, and GitWise every 3 days. Most recently, Encode was updated on October 9, 2026 and GitWise on September 27, 2026.

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