# GitHub vs Codex Relay

The clearest difference is rating: GitHub at 4.8 against Codex Relay's 4.2. GitHub also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 54) and chart position (#2 vs #92). Codex Relay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GitHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Codex Relay asks for nothing beyond the download.

GitHub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GitHub has 37K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of GitHub's written reviews are positive against 71% of Codex Relay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GitHub ships an update weekly, Codex Relay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GitHub | Codex Relay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905/reviews)** | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-relay-remote-codex-app/id6764463488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #92 |
| Size | 175 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/429758986) | [Kang Sungyu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895791948) |

## What reviewers say

### GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Developer Tools, #3 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Browse notifications, Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests, Review and merge Pull Requests, Organize Issues with labels and assignees, Browse files and code, Discover trending repositories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitHub Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Copilot Pro | $10.00 | per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | $39.99 | per month |
| Copilot Max | $99.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks
- 🚀 Efficient for reviewing PRs and issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Lacks key features like code editing and wiki support
- 🔍 Intercepts GitHub links, forcing use of app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to switch accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between app and website
- Notifications not always loading correctly
- Inability to view all files in large pull requests
- Crashes when trying to perform certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement code editing and file management
- Integrate GitHub Actions and Insights
- Allow viewing and managing GitHub projects


### Codex Relay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-relay-remote-codex-app/id6764463488)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Codex workflow remotely from your phone. Track active threads, send prompts, review output, and respond to requests. Designed for developers to stay connected to their work without being at their desk.

**Highlights:** Follow Codex conversations remotely, Send prompts and follow-up instructions, Respond to approval and input requests, Attach images for context, Review workspace and thread activity, Manage relay server state, Check usage statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GitHub free?

GitHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Codex Relay free?

Codex Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GitHub or Codex Relay?

GitHub is rated higher. GitHub averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Codex Relay averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.

### Do GitHub or Codex Relay have ads?

Neither GitHub nor Codex Relay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GitHub or Codex Relay?

GitHub ships an update weekly, and Codex Relay fortnightly. Most recently, GitHub was updated on September 28, 2026 and Codex Relay on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GitHub or Codex Relay?

GitHub currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Codex Relay at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*