# GitBuddy vs Pigeon for Telegram

The clearest difference is rating: GitBuddy at 5.0 against Pigeon for Telegram's 4.1. GitBuddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Pigeon for Telegram's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pigeon for Telegram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GitBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

GitBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pigeon for Telegram has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GitBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Pigeon for Telegram monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GitBuddy | Pigeon for Telegram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitbuddy/id1483097611/reviews)** | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pigeon-for-telegram/id1671939892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applitom](https://appshunter.io/developer/365768941) | [Vincent Neo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523681069) |

## What reviewers say

### GitBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitbuddy/id1483097611)

Follow GitHub developers and view their recent activities and contribution graphs in a unified feed. Explore individual developer profiles for more detailed information. More features are planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Follow GitHub developers, View latest activities, See contribution graphs, Unified activity feed, Developer profile details

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pigeon for Telegram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pigeon-for-telegram/id1671939892)

This app is a feature-rich messaging client designed exclusively for Apple Watch. It allows you to send and receive Telegram messages directly from your wrist, supporting various media types and message formatting. It operates independently of an iPhone, offering privacy-focused communication.

**Highlights:** Standalone Apple Watch operation, Supports formatted messages, Handles various media types (GIFs, photos, documents), Privacy-focused with official API, Dynamic Type scaling, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Folder and topic support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GitBuddy free?

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

### Is Pigeon for Telegram free?

Pigeon for Telegram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GitBuddy or Pigeon for Telegram?

GitBuddy is rated higher. GitBuddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pigeon for Telegram averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do GitBuddy or Pigeon for Telegram have ads?

Neither GitBuddy nor Pigeon for Telegram shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GitBuddy or Pigeon for Telegram?

GitBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pigeon for Telegram monthly. Most recently, GitBuddy was updated on September 18, 2026 and Pigeon for Telegram on August 23, 2026.

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